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8045 Geary Blvd

Outer Richmond, SF 94121 1500039 12 units · 3 fl · 1931

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 8045 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 1931
2 or more units
12 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 1931
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
Units12
Floors3
Year built1931
Total area13,305 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1500039
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Tyrone G F &helen T Chin 759 18Th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
July 29, 1988

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Initial analysis

The 12-unit, three-story multi-family residential building at 8045 Geary Blvd in the Outer Richmond neighborhood, owned by Chin Tyrone G and Helen T Revocable Trust, has undergone significant safety and infrastructure upgrades over the past year. Currently, there are three major permitted improvements in progress: a fire alarm system upgrade to comply with SFFC requirements (costing $46,300), installation of steel columns in the garage to replace unsupported URM brick walls ($25,000), and voluntary seismic improvements to the base level of the building. These recent improvements, particularly the seismic work and fire alarm system upgrade, represent substantial investments in building safety and code compliance.

The building has a history of addressing structural and safety concerns, including a completed 2018 project to repair dry rot on the exterior fire escape and a 2015 project to replace steel lintels and repair stucco and brick facade on three sides of the building. Past violations from 2007-2015 related to fire safety concerns have all been resolved, including issues with the fire escape drop ladder, combustible storage, and gas meter instructions. The property has maintained regular housing inspections, with the most recent routine inspection in 1999 showing compliance. While there was a fire safety complaint about exit maintenance in 2019 (resolved in 2020) and one about sprinkler systems in late 2018 (found to have no merit), these incidents were addressed promptly. Recent 311 calls from 2024 have primarily concerned street-related issues such as garbage, debris, and parking concerns, which are not directly related to building conditions.

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Risk rating

How 8045 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
37%
No DBI
violation
63%
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 63%
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

8045 Geary Blvd event timeline

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2026
311 & DBI Complaint Feb 18
General maintenance not in list above
Residential Building
Building PermitFeb 12
Repairing brackets on fire scape rust.

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