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5826-5830 Geary Blvd

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1454021 8 units · 3 fl · 1923

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
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 5826-5830 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
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.

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 1923
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
Units8
Floors3
Year built1923
Total area5,850 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1454021
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Chung-lo & Choi-ling Kwan 1685 17Th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale

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5828 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94121
5830 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94121
5826 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The 8-unit apartment building at 5826-5830 Geary Blvd, located in the Central Richmond neighborhood, is a 3-story multi-family residential structure built in 1923 and currently owned by Kwan Chung-lo & choi-ling Rev. The building has undergone significant safety and infrastructure improvements over the past decade, including a completed soft-story retrofit in 2015-2017 (classified as Tier 4), an upgrade to the fire alarm system in 2023 to ensure compliance with San Francisco fire codes, and recent exhaust duct replacement work in 2024. Multiple sewer issues have been documented in late 2023, with several back-to-back incidents recorded between December 2023 and February 2024, though these have all been resolved.

The property has a history of maintenance and safety compliance work, including a 2020 reroofing project and various plumbing and electrical upgrades. In 2019, the building addressed several housing code violations that included repairs to the intercom system, window sashes, and interior walls. Historical complaints from 2003 regarding security features and fire escape conditions were also resolved. The building's commercial space has faced periodic vacancy issues, with complaints about an unregistered vacant storefront in 2023, and the property has had some recent challenges with graffiti (October 2023). The most recent active complaints involved an unpermitted rooftop restaurant exhaust fan installation in August 2024, which was subsequently addressed by the property management. Despite the building's age, the recent completion of mandatory safety upgrades and regular maintenance work suggest ongoing attention to building codes and resident safety.

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Risk rating

How 5826-5830 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
9thpercentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 2048 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
55%
No DBI
violation
45%
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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 45%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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5826-5830 Geary Blvd event timeline

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2026
DBI Complaint Apr 08
Date last observed: 07-apr-26; time last observed: 12pm; floor: ground flo; unit: 5830; exact location: main bldg; building type: commercial/business other building; ; additional information: there is a fan on the roof that vibrates the whole building and adjacent building when the restaurant turns it on.;
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