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7827-7829 Geary Blvd

Outer Richmond, SF 94121 1502030 5 units · 2 fl · 1906

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. 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 7827-7829 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 1906
2 or more units
5 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 1906
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
Units5
Floors2
Year built1906
Total area3,890 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1502030
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Cournale & Co. 4630 Geary Blvd Ste 200 San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
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7827 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94121
7829 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

This two-story, 5-unit multi-family residential building at 7827-7829 Geary Blvd in the Outer Richmond, owned by Bessie P Wong Family Trust 200, has undergone several significant structural and safety improvements since its construction in 1906. The most substantial recent work includes a mandatory soft-story retrofit completed in 2014 (as a Tier 3 building), which involved the installation of new steel shear walls and foundation upgrades costing $40,000. The building has also received attention to its exterior and structural elements, including a cement board siding replacement in 2015 ($12,000), partial foundation repairs in 2013 ($26,000), and related electrical work.

The property faced several maintenance and safety challenges between 2012-2013, including serious mold issues documented in multiple complaints, with reports of extensive mold in various living spaces and water intrusion problems. These issues were addressed through subsequent repairs, including lead hazard remediation work and improvements to the hot water heater flue. The building's fire safety systems have required consistent attention, with a significant 2003 violation related to fire alarm systems and subsequent repairs, followed by a series of fire safety inspections in 2017 that resulted in necessary corrections to alarm systems, fire escape, and extinguishers. More recent documentation shows ongoing maintenance of the surrounding area, with multiple sanitation-related 311 calls in 2023-2024, though these primarily relate to street conditions rather than building-specific issues. The most recent major building work was completed in 2014, with no major violations or complaints recorded in the past several years, suggesting improved maintenance standards and compliance with safety requirements.

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Risk rating

How 7827-7829 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
18thpercentile

Out of 1040 buildings in this neighborhood, 853 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
67%
No DBI
violation
33%
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.

Neighborhood location

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

Number of units

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

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 33%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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