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7521 Geary Blvd

Outer Richmond, SF 94121 1505036 3 units · 2 fl · 1965

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Outer Richmond
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.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 7521 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
3 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.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors2
Year built1965
Total area3,431 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1505036
Ownership

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

Owner name
Guevara 1996 Family Trust
Mailing address
7521 Geary Blvd Apt 3 San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
042221

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with risk grades for each.

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Initial analysis

The 3-unit multi-family residential building at 7521 Geary Blvd in the Outer Richmond, owned by Guevara 1996 Family Trust, has undergone several significant improvements since its construction in 1965. Most notably, in 2019-2020, the building was equipped with an elevator to enhance accessibility, including the installation of a dedicated elevator shaft, lobby ramp, and associated electrical systems, representing a substantial investment of $70,000. In 2023, the property underwent window improvements with the replacement of seven windows, including two street-facing units, at a cost of $47,850, using aluminum wood-clad materials. The building's maintenance history shows attention to basic infrastructure, including plumbing upgrades completed in 2019.

The property has experienced some safety-related issues in the past, most notably in 2002, when multiple violations were identified during a routine inspection, including concerns about fire safety equipment, smoke detectors, and combustible storage. However, these violations were all resolved by December 2002. Additional historical permits from the 1980s and 2000s include attempts to enclose a deck (1984) and past window replacements (2001). Recent activity around the property has included multiple reports of garbage and debris on the street in late 2024, though these appear to be external to the building itself, affecting the surrounding sidewalk and street areas. The building's most recent inspection records show no active violations or complaints directly related to the building's safety systems or habitability conditions.

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Risk rating

How 7521 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

Grade A–B — Low risk

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Grade C — Moderate risk

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Grade D–F — High risk

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
70th percentile

Out of 1040 buildings in this neighborhood, 312 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
88%
No DBI
violation
12%
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.

Building age

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

Notices of Violation, owner's portfolio

DBI NOVs across all buildings this owner is registered on — a signal of systemic maintenance issues across the portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 86.1%
Moderate concern 11.5%
Severe concern 2.4%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months at each severity level. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

7521 Geary Blvd event timeline

Violations, complaints, fire incidents, permits, and buyouts — most recent records in order.

2023
Building Permit Apr 19
#3: remove and replace 7 windows, 2 are street facing, 5 are non street visible at rear and lightwell. (e) alum, (n) alum wood clad. same size and location. u less than 0.3 max
$47,850 · Complete

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