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6841 Geary Blvd

Outer Richmond, SF 94121 1512046 10 units · 2 fl · 1954

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Outer Richmond — not a forecast
Above average
avg 0.7
7
FewerMore

This building has 7 novs (7y), above the Outer Richmond average of 0.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 6841 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 1954
2 or more units
10 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM2
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 1954
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
Units10
Floors2
Year built1954
Total area5,632 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1512046
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Karen Mach, Trustee 2323 Noriega St Ste 203 San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
October 17, 1997

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Initial analysis

The 10-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 6841 Geary Blvd in the Outer Richmond neighborhood, owned by the Ling/mach Family Trust, has undergone several significant improvements and faced multiple maintenance challenges since its construction in 1954. Most notably, the building completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2018 (achieving Tier 3 compliance) at a cost of $20,000, bringing it into compliance with seismic safety requirements. Recent resident complaints have highlighted persistent maintenance issues, particularly in 2021, with reports of water leaks, mold, and inoperable windows in Unit 5, along with concerns about a broken front door security gate from 2009 and plumbing issues including a constantly running toilet (2016) and water heater problems in 2009-2010. The building has history of electrical and plumbing upgrades, including bathroom and kitchen remodeling (2004) and various repairs to maintain safety compliance.

Historical records show multiple building violations in 2001 and 2021, including issues with fire safety equipment, deck repairs, and interior surfaces that have all been addressed and abated. The property has undergone several major infrastructure improvements over the years, including reroofing projects (1991 and 2007), window hardware repairs (2009), and various unit modifications like the conversion of a studio to a one-bedroom apartment in Unit 10 (completed in 2001). Recent exterior concerns have been limited to routine maintenance issues such as graffiti removal and street cleaning, with the most recent 311 calls primarily related to minor issues like graffiti (2024) and an abandoned vehicle (July 2024). The building's fire safety concerns have been minimal in recent years, with only a street numbering correction needed in 2018 and historical complaints from 2007-2009 showing "No Merit" or "Condition Corrected" status.

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Risk rating

How 6841 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, 1019 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
30%
No DBI
violation
70%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

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 70%
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

6841 Geary Blvd event timeline

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2021
Building Violation (NOV) Feb 22
Building violation
Resident advises the rear exit door is not closing/locking properly. please investigate and ensure proper operation.
Building Violation (NOV)Feb 22
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