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4720 Geary Blvd

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1443019 2 units · 2 fl · 1910

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. 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 4720 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 1910
2 or more units
2 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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1910
Total area3,750 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1443019
Ownership

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

Owner name
Ross Carolyne H Trustee
Mailing address
2050 Ralston Ave Hillsborough CA 94010
Last sale
121912

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Initial analysis

The property at 4720 Geary Blvd is a two-story, mixed-use building constructed in 1910, featuring two residential units above a ground-floor commercial space. The building has undergone several significant transformations and faced various regulatory challenges over the past 16 years. Between 2008-2019, the ground-floor commercial space was converted from a vacant retail store into a beauty and health salon, with multiple permits issued for steam rooms, facial rooms, and related improvements valued at approximately $92,000. A series of building violations and complaints between 2008-2018 raised concerns about safety and maintenance issues, including a compromised fire escape system (2010), mold problems (2014), and multiple building code violations related to windows and doors (2018) - all of which were eventually abated by May 2019.

Most recently, in late 2023 and early 2024, there have been several infrastructure concerns reported through 311 calls, including collapsed sidewalk issues, pavement defects, and graffiti, though these are generally considered maintenance matters rather than urgent safety concerns. The building's commercial space has since transitioned to a massage establishment with accessory personal services (d.b.a. Shiatsu Massage), with various signage and awning permits issued in 2019 to comply with previous code enforcement actions regarding unpermitted signage. The property has experienced periodic issues requiring attention from fire safety inspectors, with violations noted in 2010 regarding exits/fire escapes and additional sprinkler head requirements at adjacent addresses, though these were resolved with corrective actions. While the building has had its share of regulatory scrutiny over the years, most violations and complaints have been addressed through proper channels, with no active violations currently on record as of October 2023.

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Risk rating

How 4720 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
40th percentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 1034 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
80%
No DBI
violation
20%
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.

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 81.4%
Moderate concern 16.0%
Severe concern 2.6%
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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4720 Geary Blvd event timeline

Violations, complaints, fire incidents, permits, and buyouts — most recent records in order.

2025
Planning Record Feb 20
DPH referral - Massage
Closed - Cancelled

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