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5530-5532 Geary Blvd

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1451022 4 units · 2 fl · 1909

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. 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
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 5530-5532 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 1909
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.

Building characteristics
Units4
Floors2
Year built1909
Total area4,472 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1451022
Ownership

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

Owner name
Zhou Junhong
Mailing address
5532 Geary Blvd San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
042707

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5532 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94121
5530 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The property at 5530-5532 Geary Boulevard is a 2-story mixed-use building constructed in 1909, containing 4 residential units and ground-floor commercial space. The building has undergone several significant modifications over the years, with the most recent permit in October 2023 to legalize an existing awning, which was part of an amnesty program for unauthorized installations. Between 2016-2019, the building faced notable enforcement actions related to unauthorized modifications of the rear deck area, which had allegedly been converted for commercial use, resulting in violations that required abatement procedures. The building's history includes various renovation projects, including a 2004 kitchen relocation and bedroom creation remodel, an electrical bathroom and living area alteration in the same year, and earlier permits for fire suppression system installation in 1995 and first-floor remodeling in 2000.

The property has experienced some regulatory challenges, particularly regarding its commercial and residential use boundaries. In 2022, there was a complaint about a restaurant sign above a residential window sill that violated city planning requirements, and in 2023, concerns were raised about an unauthorized awning installation that ultimately required the owner to seek amnesty. The building's current configuration includes a health-permitted restaurant with an ABC Type 41 license, both of which have been approved in accordance with San Francisco zoning regulations. Recent street conditions near the property have been documented through multiple 311 calls between 2023-2024, primarily related to encampments, sidewalk cleaning, and property maintenance issues, though these external matters are not directly related to the building's internal conditions or management.

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Risk rating

How 5530-5532 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
14th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 1935 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
64%
No DBI
violation
36%
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.

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 37.3%
Moderate concern 50.9%
Severe concern 11.8%
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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5530-5532 Geary Blvd event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jan 08
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