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5746-5748 Geary Blvd

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1453023 2 units · 2 fl · 1908

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more 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
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.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 5746-5748 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 1908
2 or more units
2 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.

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 1908
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1908
Total area2,640 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1453023
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
4488 Billings Circle Santa Clara CA 95054
Last sale
September 25, 1990

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5748 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94121
5746 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The two-unit multi-family residential building at 5746-5748 Geary Blvd, owned by Gregory J H Wang, is a two-story structure with a street-level commercial space, built in 1908 in the Central Richmond neighborhood. The building's maintenance history includes a complete re-roofing project in December 2018 costing $18,700, and several accessibility improvements in 2014 including the installation of ramp handrails, an automatic push button door opener, non-slip treatments, and barrier removal, with associated electrical work for automatic door openers, totaling $4,000 and $150 respectively. Two notable permit-related complaints were filed in recent years: in March 2022 regarding unauthorized installation of projecting signage by Beauty Network above residential window sills, and in January 2023 concerning an unpermitted awning installation, though both complaints are now marked as not active.

The property has experienced recurring street-related issues in the vicinity, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in late 2024, including reports of garbage and debris (such as a Christmas tree and mattress), flooding, pavement defects, and graffiti on various public structures including a parking meter and city receptacle. While these external issues do not directly reflect on the building's condition, they indicate some ongoing challenges in the immediate neighborhood. The building's documented history suggests regular attention to maintenance and compliance with accessibility requirements, though the recent complaints about unpermitted modifications indicate occasional lapses in proper permitting procedures.

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Risk rating

How 5746-5748 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
6thpercentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 2115 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
47%
No DBI
violation
53%
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.

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 53%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

5746-5748 Geary Blvd event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jun 29
Garbage and debris
city garbage can overflowing
311 RequestMar 11
Blocked parking space or strip

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