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5812-5822 Geary Blvd

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1454019 8 units · 3 fl · 1922

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

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 5812-5822 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 1922
2 or more units
8 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
Units8
Floors3
Year built1922
Total area11,325 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1454019
Ownership

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

Owner name
Minh Ngo & Trinh Thuan Thai
Mailing address
Po Box 262 Millbrae CA 94030
Last sale
053117

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5812 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94121
5816 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94121
5822 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94121
5820 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The 8-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 5812-5822 Geary Boulevard in the Central Richmond neighborhood, owned by Minh Ngo & Trinh Thuan Thai, was constructed in 1922 and includes both residential and commercial spaces. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the years, including a $14,000 reroofing project in 2017, comprehensive electrical upgrades in 2003 (installing a new panel with extensive circuitry), and plumbing work in 2016 involving pipe replacement. Unit #1 received a significant kitchen remodel in 2011, including electrical and plumbing updates to comply with current codes. Most recently, in 2024, the property underwent an awning amnesty program compliance work, affecting multiple businesses including "Safe Harbor CPA's and Income Tax" and "City Spine Center."

The building's maintenance history reveals some concerning patterns, particularly regarding fire safety. In September 2023, multiple fire code violations were documented and subsequently abated, including issues with fire extinguishers, electrical clearance, sprinkler maintenance, and gas cylinder security. These violations were all related to commercial spaces within the building. The property has also experienced periodic maintenance issues as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in 2024 regarding sidewalk cleaning, graffiti removal, and various public works matters. Historical records from 2003 show some security and fire escape maintenance violations that were promptly abated. The building has a mix of residential and commercial spaces, with recent complaints (2022) regarding unpermitted signage, though these issues appear to have been addressed through the 2024 sign amnesty program. The property has undergone regular maintenance and improvements, but the pattern of fire code violations suggests ongoing attention is required in this area.

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Risk rating

How 5812-5822 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
6th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 2115 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
41%
No DBI
violation
59%
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.

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 severity forecast
No violation 26.0%
Moderate concern 60.3%
Severe concern 13.7%
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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5812-5822 Geary Blvd event timeline

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2026
311 Request Apr 27
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