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5322-5328 Geary Blvd

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

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high risk of further maintenance problems 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
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.

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 1920
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
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).

Mailing address
Li Robert & Cheong Judy L T 1858 23Rd Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
September 09, 2004

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5328 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94121
5322 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

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

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
4thpercentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 2160 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
38%
No DBI
violation
62%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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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 risk forecast
High failure risk 62%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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5322-5328 Geary Blvd event timeline

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2026
Planning Record Jun 15
ABC referral - Type 41
Closed - Approved

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