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5024-5028 Geary Blvd

Central Richmond, SF 94118 1446025 4 units · 2 fl · 1913

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 Central Richmond — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 0.5
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Central Richmond average of 0.5.

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 5024-5028 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 1913
2 or more units
4 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 1913
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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1913
Total area4,521 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1446025
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Sumski Bill J & Sumski Jack 715 Southpoint Blvd Ste G-1 Petaluma CA 94954
Last sale

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5024 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118
5026 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118
5028 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The Sumski Survivors Trust-owned 5024-5028 Geary Boulevard is a 2-story, 4-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1913, currently undergoing significant renovations as evidenced by multiple active permits issued in 2024. The most recent work includes comprehensive unit renovations involving bathroom, kitchen, bedroom, and living room remodels, along with the installation of two ducted heat pumps, rewiring of entire units with new sub-panels, and bathroom/laundry updates, all valued at approximately $143,000. The building has experienced several concerning issues in recent years, particularly regarding its commercial and residential use status; there are active complaints from 2022 and 2024 regarding unauthorized use of second-floor dwelling units as commercial office space, and a March 2024 complaint about a potentially compromised firewall between 5024 and the neighboring property (5030) that is still pending investigation. The building's maintenance history includes a 2018 reroofing project, though there have been multiple complaints and inspection requests in 2024, suggesting ongoing maintenance and compliance monitoring.

The property has a documented history of fire safety concerns, with several false alarms and smoke detector activations recorded between 2008 and 2024, though no civilian injuries have been reported in these incidents. External issues have emerged during recent construction work, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in late 2024 regarding blocked sidewalks and pavement defects, though these were resolved through proper permitting and inspection processes. Historical records show various improvement projects including sidewalk repairs (2010), rear stairs repairs (1986), and an attempted commercial use legalization in 1994 that was never completed. While the current renovation activity suggests significant investment in property improvements, the building's recent complaints about unauthorized commercial use and potential fire safety concerns warrant attention to ongoing compliance requirements.

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Risk rating

How 5024-5028 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
17thpercentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 1868 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
70%
No DBI
violation
30%
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.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 30%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

5024-5028 Geary Blvd event timeline

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

2026
Plumbing Permit Jul 08
Work category: 5p; providing plumbing for an ada bathroom, floor sinks, floor drains and hand sinks.
Issued
Building PermitFeb 24
Revision to pa#: 202507160982; revision to include additional structural work, include ada upgrades to fully compliant restroom, revision to kitchen layout and appliances and light plans.

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