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7550 Geary Blvd

Outer Richmond, SF 94121 1471023A 9 units · 2 fl · 1965

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high risk of further maintenance problems 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 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 7550 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 1965
2 or more units
9 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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 1965
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
Units9
Floors2
Year built1965
Total area5,502 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1471023A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
2655 Van Ness Ave Ste 1 San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
May 24, 2011

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Initial analysis

The 9-unit, 2-story multifamily residential building at 7550 Geary Blvd in the Outer Richmond, owned by Lee Carol Ka Lok, has undergone several significant safety and maintenance updates since its construction in 1965. Most recently, in 2023-2024, the building received comprehensive fire safety improvements including a fire alarm upgrade and installation of smoke and heat detectors throughout common areas, garages, and living spaces, with costs exceeding $35,000. The building completed mandatory soft-story seismic retrofitting in 2017, achieving Tier 3 compliance with a Certificate of Final Completion issued. In 2016, two bedroom fire escape windows were replaced to improve egress safety, and the windows were upgraded in 1998 to thermally efficient models.

The building experienced a series of violations in 2002 related to fire safety equipment and maintenance, all of which were resolved by January 2003. More recently, in 2021, there were significant concerns regarding plumbing issues, with tenants reporting repeated leaks and suggesting the need for system inspection due to the building's age. Historical complaints from 1997 noted roof and window leaks causing water damage. The property has maintained an active maintenance schedule, with 311 calls in 2024 primarily related to exterior maintenance and debris removal, though there are currently two open sidewalk defect reports from 2024. Two fire-related incidents were recorded in the building's history, neither resulting in injuries or significant damage.

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Risk rating

How 7550 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
5thpercentile

Out of 1040 buildings in this neighborhood, 988 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
39%
No DBI
violation
61%
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.

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.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 61%
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

7550 Geary Blvd event timeline

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2025
311 Request Dec 21
Garbage and debris
human waste or urine
311 RequestDec 08
Garbage and debris

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