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7555 Geary Blvd

Outer Richmond, SF 94121 1505039 18 units · 3 fl · 1962

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 7555 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 1962
2 or more units
18 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 1962
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
Units18
Floors3
Year built1962
Total area17,802 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1505039
Ownership

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

Mailing address
940 Emmett Ave Ste 200 Belmont CA 94002
Last sale
November 30, 2011

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Initial analysis

7555 Geary Boulevard is a three-story, 18-unit multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Outer Richmond neighborhood, built in 1962 and currently owned by 40th/Geary Partners LP. The property has undergone significant improvements and maintenance work over recent years, most notably including a major fire alarm system upgrade in 2022-2025 to comply with current fire safety standards, and the completion of mandatory soft-story seismic retrofitting in 2016. The building has seen substantial unit improvements, with multiple apartments receiving modernizations between 2019-2024, including kitchen and bathroom renovations, window replacements, and various system upgrades. Some recent building concerns include recurring fire safety system violations in 2023-2024 related to sprinklers, alarms, and a current open violation regarding sleeping area requirements as of December 2023. There have also been three complaints filed regarding building work in 2019 (Unit 304), 2023 (Unit 301), and a soft-story permit issue in 2016, though these have all been marked as not active or abated. Recent maintenance records show regular updating of building systems, including furnace and heater replacements in 2022-2023, though there was one plumbing incident in March 2023 involving water shutoff for four hours.

The property has maintained active compliance with seismic retrofitting requirements as a Tier 2 soft-story building, and most recent fire safety violations have been promptly addressed. The building's owner has invested significantly in upgrading individual units and common systems, with over $360,000 recorded in building permits since 2020. While there have been multiple fire safety violations over the past few years, the property has generally demonstrated responsiveness to maintenance needs and code compliance issues. Recent 311 calls have primarily concerned parking violations and street cleaning matters rather than building-specific issues, suggesting that external neighborhood concerns are the primary source of recent complaints.

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Risk rating

How 7555 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
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Out of 1040 buildings in this neighborhood, 1009 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
31%
No DBI
violation
69%
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.

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 69%
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

7555 Geary Blvd event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint Jun 25
Date last observed: 24-jun-26; time last observed: june 24,2026; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling other housing; ; additional information: the elevator is currently out of service due to modernization work. management stated that repairs would take 1.5 months; however, it has now been two months and the elevator is still not working.;
Housing Inspection Services
DBI ComplaintJun 15
Date last observed: 14-jun-26; time last observed: the elevator modernization pro; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling disabled acc: elevator/lift;

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