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6841 Geary Blvd

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

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

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

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).

Owner name
Ling/Mach Family Trust
Mailing address
Karen Mach, Trustee 2323 Noriega St Ste 203 San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
041498

Landlord portfolio

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

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AI summary

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

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
3th percentile

Out of 1040 buildings in this neighborhood, 1009 are predicted to be safer.

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 severity forecast
No violation 29.2%
Moderate concern 41.2%
Severe concern 29.6%
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

6841 Geary Blvd event timeline

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

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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