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4820-4824 Geary Blvd

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1444021 2 units · 3 fl · 1908

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 4820-4824 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
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
Floors3
Year built1908
Total area2,925 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1444021
Ownership

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

Owner name
Gm Property Venture I Llc
Mailing address
1369 Vallejo St San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
021121

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4820 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118
4824 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The three-story mixed-use building at 4820-4824 Geary Blvd in San Francisco's Inner Richmond neighborhood, built in 1908, contains two residential units and has been undergoing significant changes in recent years under the ownership of Gm Property Venture I LLC. Between 2019-2020, the property underwent substantial renovations including the installation of a new fire alarm system with sprinkler monitoring ($8,000), interior renovations on both the second and third floors adding new bathrooms and reconfiguring spaces ($50,000), and comprehensive electrical upgrades including a new 200-amp service and various fixtures ($8,000 total). The building experienced multiple compliance issues regarding its commercial storefront between 2018-2019, including two separate violations of the Vacant or Abandoned Commercial Storefront Ordinance, though these were eventually abated. Recent documentation shows ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly with recurring graffiti incidents (most recently in October 2023) and debris issues (July 2024), though many of these have been marked as resolved through planned maintenance or lack of response from city services.

The property has undergone several infrastructure improvements, including a complete roof replacement in 2010 ($14,000), though this is now over a decade old. The building has faced some regulatory scrutiny, with complaints in 2022 regarding storefront transparency requirements and a 2023 observation of a vacant commercial space, though these complaints are currently listed as not active. Recent maintenance records show attention to building upkeep, including bathroom and kitchen remodeling projects completed in 2019, though the frequency of graffiti incidents and other external maintenance issues suggests ongoing challenges with building exterior upkeep.

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Risk rating

How 4820-4824 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
31th percentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 1189 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
76%
No DBI
violation
24%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 66.2%
Moderate concern 29.4%
Severe concern 4.3%
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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4820-4824 Geary Blvd event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Nov 14
Flooding
on street
Planning RecordMay 13
DPW referral - 1 Residential and 1 Commercial Mixed Use condominium units - approval of 1 residential and 1 commercial - 3-R report shows mixed use building of residential and commercial units

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