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5332-5338 Geary Blvd

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1449021 5 units · 2 fl · 1923

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Central Richmond
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.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 5332-5338 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 1923
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 built1923
Total area4,800 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1449021
Ownership

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

Owner name
Xylo Llc
Mailing address
C/o Gini Quan 32 Dorian Wy San Rafael CA 94901
Last sale
031398

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5336 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94121
5332 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94121
5334 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94121
5338 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The 5-unit multi-family residential building at 5332-5338 Geary Blvd in San Francisco's Central Richmond neighborhood, owned by Xylo LLC, has undergone several recent improvements and faced various challenges since its construction in 1923. Most notably, in 2023-2024, the property has focused on accessibility upgrades, including the installation of new power door equipment and operators, with work continuing into late 2023. The building has seen multiple commercial unit transitions, with successful conversions of former psychic reading spaces to limited-use restaurant facilities, including the recent addition of "Naya Dessert Cafe". Several unit renovations have been completed, particularly in 2017, which included kitchen remodels, cabinet replacements, and floor refinishing in units #1 and #2.

The property has experienced some concerning issues over the years, with multiple complaints about unauthorized commercial/residential unit conversions and improper maintenance historically affecting resident experience and safety. There were significant occupancy concerns in 2012 regarding unauthorized residential use of commercial space, and earlier maintenance complaints in 2000 cited problems with common areas, including lighting, water damage, and sanitation. Fire safety has also been a concern, with violations noted in 2010 for storage of combustible materials in exit paths. More recent complaints (2022-2023) primarily relate to commercial signage and vacant store issues, though these have generally been resolved. Recent plumbing improvements in 2024 included earthquake safety measures, and there have been multiple sidewalk and street maintenance requests in 2024 suggesting ongoing property management attention to exterior maintenance.

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Risk rating

How 5332-5338 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
8th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 2070 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
53%
No DBI
violation
47%
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.

Number of units

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

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 42.9%
Moderate concern 31.5%
Severe concern 25.6%
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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5332-5338 Geary Blvd event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Aug 28
Construction plate shifted
Sidewalk and Curb
311 RequestAug 28
Construction plate shifted

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