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4800-4804 Geary Blvd

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1444018A 3 units · 3 fl · 1908

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. 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 4800-4804 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 1908
2 or more units
3 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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1908
Total area4,386 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1444018A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Randolph L & Katie W Yip Re
Mailing address
Yip Randolph L & Katie Wong 4800 Geary Blvd San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
061704

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4804 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118
4802 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118
4800 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 4800-4804 Geary Boulevard in San Francisco's Inner Richmond neighborhood, owned by Randolph L & Katie W Yip Re, was constructed in 1908 and contains three residential units plus commercial space. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the past decade, including a comprehensive window replacement project in 2012 that installed 43 new fiberglass vinyl windows, and substantial unit upgrades in 2021-2022 involving kitchen remodeling, bathroom conversions, and electrical and plumbing system improvements. Of particular note is an ongoing plumbing issue reported in December 2022 at 4804 Geary Boulevard, where open areas around pipes were documented, and a cancelled permit request in October 2023 related to a second-story projection sign removal. The building has experienced multiple fire alarm activations, though none resulted in actual fires or civilian injuries, with the most recent being a malfunction-related alarm. Recent 311 calls from late 2024 show several street cleaning and maintenance requests near the property, including reports of human waste, though most were resolved without requiring further action.

The property has a history of addressing accessibility requirements, as demonstrated by a 2019 modification to comply with the accessible business entrance program, and more recent efforts to legalize signage through a 2024 permit. Two significant structural repairs were completed prior to 2012, including back stair repairs in 2019 and 2003. The building's electrical system has been upgraded over the years, with the most recent major work completed in 2021 involving kitchen rewiring, bathroom wiring, and electrical panel updates. While there have been various maintenance and improvement projects undertaken, including kitchen remodeling and bathroom conversions, some recent issues remain outstanding, such as the active plumbing complaint from 2022. The property has maintained compliance with most building requirements, though there was a brief period in 2022 when work was performed without an apparent permit related to a projecting sign, which was subsequently addressed through proper channels.

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Risk rating

How 4800-4804 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
21th percentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 1361 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
70%
No DBI
violation
30%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 50.7%
Moderate concern 39.7%
Severe concern 9.6%
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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4800-4804 Geary Blvd event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 03
Encampment
Encampment
311 RequestJun 02
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