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4644-4646 Geary Blvd

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1442025 5 units · 3 fl · 1926

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Inner Richmond
At or below average
avg 0.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Richmond average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 4644-4646 Geary Blvd rent-controlled?

San Francisco's Rent Ordinance caps rent increases and provides eviction protection for most residential units built before 1979 with 2+ units. Here's how this building scores.

Built before 1979
Built 1926
2 or more units
5 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC3
Likely rent-controlled. Building age and unit count suggest this property falls under San Francisco's Rent Ordinance.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Building characteristics
Units5
Floors3
Year built1926
Total area5,550 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1442025
Ownership

Registered owner per SF Assessor-Recorder (secured roll).

Owner name
Sally Jane Lee Survivors Tr
Mailing address
Merchant Real Estate Inc 520 21St Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
111296

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4644 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118
4646 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The 5-unit multi-family residential building at 4644-4646 Geary Boulevard in the Inner Richmond, constructed in 1926, is currently under the ownership of the Sally Jane Lee Survivors Trust. The property has undergone several significant improvements in recent years, with the most notable being accessibility upgrades completed in 2020-2023, including the installation of an ADA-compliant restroom and related modifications ($20,000), along with new plumbing and electrical work. Of particular interest is an active complaint from 2023 regarding a potentially unpermitted smoke shop operation on the property, while there remain unresolved questions about commercial use compliance in the context of the building's residential designation.

The building has a history of addressing safety concerns, particularly a cluster of fire and smoke detection violations identified in April 2004, which were all abated by June 2004. These violations included issues with smoke detectors on the third floor and lobby, as well as problems with the fire escape ladder and smoke enclosure door closer. The property has received regular maintenance attention over the years, with completed work including reroofing (1998), window installations (1988), and various interior modifications. Recent 311 calls show typical urban building issues such as graffiti (most recently in October 2023), public health concerns, and street maintenance matters, though most have been resolved promptly. The building's recent history suggests ongoing efforts to maintain and upgrade the property, particularly in terms of accessibility compliance, while also facing challenges related to its mixed-use nature and maintaining safety systems.

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Risk rating

How 4644-4646 Geary Blvd's risk score is calculated

We trained a model on 7 years of SF DBI inspection data — notice of violation filings, complaint history, and owner track records. It estimates the probability that DBI inspectors will issue a Notice of Violation at this address in the next 12 months. Lower % = safer.

What the score means for you

Grade A–B — Low risk

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Grade C — Moderate risk

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Grade D–F — High risk

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
19th percentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 1396 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
68%
No DBI
violation
32%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

The three data points that most influenced this building's risk rating — ranked by the weight the model placed on each one.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 51.4%
Moderate concern 32.1%
Severe concern 16.5%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months at each severity level. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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4644-4646 Geary Blvd event timeline

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2025
Fire Complaint Sep 03
Blocked Exits
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