5430-5498 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94121

The property at 5430-5498 Geary Blvd is a historically significant two-story mixed-use building constructed in 1916, containing 15 multi-family residential units and ground-floor commercial space, currently owned by Toy Real Estate Invstmt Co. The building has undergone several key improvements and faced multiple maintenance challenges over recent years. Most notably, there are active concerns regarding the building's exterior, with recent complaints about a damaged cornice dentil noted in August 2024, and a hallway light outage reported in December 2024.

The property has experienced recurring issues with vacant commercial space compliance, with the most recent violation occurring in June 2023, though this was abated by September 2023. Historical fire safety concerns are documented through various complaints between 2015-2023 regarding fire extinguishers, though records show most were promptly addressed. Recent improvements include the 2024 installation of signs under the awning amnesty program and the 2023 repair of rear step treads and guardrails.

The building has seen substantial unit-specific upgrades, including a $25,000 kitchen and bathroom remodel in 2016 (though related permits show some complications with status), and critical infrastructure work such as underground water main replacement in 2020 and main electrical service repairs in 2015. Multiple complaints regarding basic services have been filed in recent years, including heating issues (December 2023) and plumbing problems (March 2024) in residential units, though the majority of building violations from 2000-2001 related to fire safety and ventilation issues were resolved by November 2000. The property has maintained compliance with major building systems, as evidenced by the completion of multiple required repairs and upgrades, though recent complaints suggest ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly regarding common area lighting and exterior elements.