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5322-5328 Geary Blvd

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1449020 5 units · 2 fl · 1920

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Central Richmond
Above average
avg 0.5
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), above the Central Richmond average of 0.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 5322-5328 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 1920
2 or more units
5 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
C2
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
Units5
Floors2
Year built1920
Total area9,430 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1449020
Ownership

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

Owner name
Li/Cheong Family Trust
Mailing address
Li Robert & Cheong Judy L T 1858 23Rd Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
040506

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5328 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94121
5322 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94121
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AI summary

The mixed-use property at 5322-5328 Geary Blvd, owned by the Li/Cheong Family Trust, consists of a two-story, five-unit residential building constructed in 1920, with ground-floor commercial space housing the former Hong Kong Dim Sum restaurant. The building has undergone numerous modifications and repairs over the past two decades, with significant work performed on the restaurant space including bar renovations, plumbing updates, and electrical work in 2017 costing over $100,000. More recently, there have been multiple concerning sewer issues, with several sewage backup incidents reported in late 2023, suggesting potential plumbing system problems that require attention.

The property has a history of building code compliance challenges, particularly in the early 2000s when several violations were recorded regarding fire safety, smoke detection, and lead paint concerns, though these were subsequently abated. Recent complaints from 2020-2024 indicate ongoing concerns about unpermitted modifications, including an unauthorized awning installation and a rear yard structure. A significant recent complaint filed in April 2024 involves allegations of unauthorized gas usage transfer between the restaurant and a residential unit, though this complaint has since been marked as not active. The building requires regular maintenance attention, as evidenced by multiple street space permits issued between 2008-2017 and various permit work valued at several thousand dollars for interior repairs and system updates. The property has also experienced issues with graffiti and general cleanliness in the surrounding area, as documented in several 311 calls between 2022-2023.

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Risk rating

How 5322-5328 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
5th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 2138 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
38%
No DBI
violation
62%
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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 39.1%
Moderate concern 43.4%
Severe concern 17.4%
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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The story over time

5322-5328 Geary Blvd event timeline

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

2025
Building Permit Jun 26
To legalize (e) awning through amnesty awning program
$1 · Filed
311 RequestApr 28
Garbage and debris

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