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6940 Geary Blvd

Outer Richmond, SF 94121 1465022 6 units · 2 fl · 1955

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Outer Richmond — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 0.7
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Outer Richmond average of 0.7.

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 6940 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 1955
2 or more units
6 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC1
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 1955
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
Units6
Floors2
Year built1955
Total area4,160 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1465022
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Shanna Chan Lai Succ Trust 1821 Lake St San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The Lai Family Trust 2003 owns 6940 Geary Blvd, a 2-story, 6-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1955 in San Francisco's Outer Richmond neighborhood. The building has undergone several significant maintenance and upgrade projects over the years, including a complete re-roofing in 2015 costing $12,800, a 200-amp electrical service upgrade with new circuit breaker panels in 2003, and window replacements in 1995. The property has experienced multiple fire safety-related inspections and violations, particularly in October 2016 and November 2021, involving sprinkler/standpipe systems, alarm systems, and fire extinguisher issues, though all were marked as "Condition Corrected." A series of interior maintenance issues were documented in 2002-2003, including problems with windows, interior surfaces, and various plumbing fixtures, all of which were addressed by September 2003.

Recent history shows ongoing maintenance and public space management issues outside the building, with multiple 311 calls in 2023-2024 regarding street cleaning, graffiti, and debris removal. Between 2022 and 2024, there have been several reports of graffiti on nearby infrastructure, though these are external to the building itself. The building's maintenance record indicates regular attention to major systems, with documented responses to safety and habitability concerns, though the frequency of fire safety complaints in 2016 and 2021 warrants attention. The most recent building permit activity was in 2015, and there have been no major building violations recorded in recent years. The property appears to be actively managed, with most historical violations being addressed and closed in a timely manner, primarily focusing on routine maintenance and safety system updates.

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Risk rating

How 6940 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
27thpercentile

Out of 1040 buildings in this neighborhood, 759 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
77%
No DBI
violation
23%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

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
Low failure risk 23%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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6940 Geary Blvd event timeline

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2023
311 Request Mar 06
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