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4826-4828 Geary Blvd

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1444022 3 units · 3 fl · 1904

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Inner Richmond — not a forecast
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.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 4826-4828 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 1904
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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1904
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors3
Year built1904
Total area4,575 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1444022
Ownership

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

Mailing address
1256 Skycrest Dr # 5 Walnut Creek CA 94595
Last sale
March 15, 2018

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4826 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118
4828 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The three-unit, three-story mixed-use building at 4826-4828 Geary Blvd in the Inner Richmond, built in 1904, has undergone several significant changes and faced various compliance issues over the years. Most recently, in March 2022, a complaint was filed regarding potential unpermitted signage. The building suffered fire damage in 1999, requiring repairs to stairs, walls, and floors, with additional repairs to a wall in October of that year. Between 2005-2007, there were multiple violations and complaints regarding unauthorized restaurant remodeling work, including installation of new electrical and plumbing systems, bar counter area, and kitchen renovations. These violations were ultimately resolved, with permits properly obtained for subsequent work totaling $50,000 for restaurant remodeling and $4,000 for kitchen renovations. In 2023, a Notice of Violation was issued for illegal short-term rentals of multiple rooms on the second floor, which was upheld on appeal against previous owner Alice Tse, though this violation has since been abated.

The building has undergone various permitted improvements over the years, including multiple window installations, kitchen renovations on the second floor in 2007, and electrical upgrades. Recent 311 calls from late 2024 to early 2025 have primarily concerned encampments near the property, with some related to abandoned vehicles and street cleaning issues. The property's current owners, Han In Chul and Susan, have maintained the building since these historical issues were resolved, and recent planning records show proper approvals for restaurant uses and liquor licenses, though there is an outstanding matter regarding unpermitted signage that remains under review.

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Risk rating

How 4826-4828 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

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

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

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

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

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

Neighborhood percentile
8thpercentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 1585 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
51%
No DBI
violation
49%
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.

Permit rate, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 49%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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4826-4828 Geary Blvd event timeline

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2025
Planning Record Jun 27
Recommend approval for Type 41abc license with continuation of full service restaurant (dba Sagarmatha Kitchen) within Geary Blvd. NCD.
Closed - Approved
Building PermitJun 02
Aluminum panel cover awning w21'x32"hx28" dept

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