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7251-7253 Geary Blvd

Outer Richmond, SF 94121 1508025 3 units · 2 fl · 1904

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 7251-7253 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 1904
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.

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 1904
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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1904
Total area1,650 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1508025
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Chan Lewis Trustee 1239 23Rd Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
October 29, 1999

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7251 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94121
7253 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94121
Augrented Insights
Initial analysis

The two-story mixed-use building at 7251-7253 Geary Boulevard in the Outer Richmond, currently owned by Lewis Chan Living Trust, consists of 3 residential units plus a former retail space, dating back to 1904. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the decades, including the installation of 10 replacement windows in 1996, the addition of coin-operated laundry facilities in 1994, and multiple renovations to address various maintenance needs such as reroofing projects in 1993 and 1996, and garage door replacements in 1992. Of particular note are recurring sewer and plumbing issues documented in 1994, including three separate complaints about sewer problems, one of which involved flooding affecting neighboring properties, though these appear to have been resolved by 1995. A more recent plumbing complaint regarding a toilet in the small store was filed in March 1994 that remains marked as active, which could suggest ongoing maintenance concerns.

The building has experienced its share of maintenance and environmental challenges, particularly evident in 2024 with multiple reports of garbage and debris issues, including several incidents involving abandoned items and yard waste that required intervention from various city agencies. There have also been sidewalk cleaning needs documented throughout 2024, including incidents involving human waste or urine that required attention. Street lighting and graffiti issues have been reported and subsequently resolved. While the property has maintained basic infrastructure improvements over the years, including kitchen remodeling and bathroom renovations in the 1990s, the persistence of some plumbing issues and the recent concentration of debris-related complaints in 2024 may be worthy of note, though these pertain primarily to the building's immediate surroundings rather than its internal systems.

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Risk rating

How 7251-7253 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
14thpercentile

Out of 1040 buildings in this neighborhood, 894 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
62%
No DBI
violation
38%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 38%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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7251-7253 Geary Blvd event timeline

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2025
311 Request Dec 17
Garbage and debris
needles less than 20
311 RequestNov 23
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