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6445 Geary Blvd

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1516046 8 units · 2 fl · 1959

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Central Richmond
At or below average
avg 0.5
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Central Richmond average of 0.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 6445 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 1959
2 or more units
8 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
Units8
Floors2
Year built1959
Total area5,746 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1516046
Ownership

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

Owner name
Ng Raymond
Mailing address
466 22nd Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
071202

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Initial analysis

The 2-story, 8-unit apartment building at 6445 Geary Blvd in the Central Richmond neighborhood, built in 1959 and owned by Raymond Ng, has undergone several significant improvements in recent years, with particular attention to safety systems. Most notably, in 2024, the building received a comprehensive fire alarm system upgrade costing over $33,000 to comply with current fire code requirements, including the installation of low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas. The building completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2017 (Tier 3) at a cost of $80,000, demonstrating compliance with seismic safety requirements. Recent unit improvements include kitchen and bathroom upgrades in Units 1 (2019) and 7 (2022), as well as electrical panel relocations and wiring upgrades in 2019-2020.

The building has faced various maintenance challenges over its history, with most significant issues occurring between 2018-2019 when multiple violations were documented, including concerns about lead paint hazards, fire alarm system and fire extinguisher maintenance, drainage pipe conditions, and a period of sewage leakage in the garage. These violations were all officially abated by May 2019. Historical complaints from 2007-1999 indicate past maintenance issues such as water leaks, window problems, and hallway cleanliness concerns, though these appear to have been addressed. The property has maintained a consistent record of responding to routine maintenance needs, as evidenced by multiple work permits for plumbing upgrades, electrical improvements, and general repairs. The building's management has also shown responsiveness to recent concerns, with multiple repairs and upgrades completed in the past five years, including the recent shower pan replacement and plumbing work authorized in 2024.

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Risk rating

How 6445 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
9th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 2048 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
55%
No DBI
violation
45%
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 53.5%
Moderate concern 33.8%
Severe concern 12.7%
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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6445 Geary Blvd event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint Mar 17
Construction occurring next door. i understand noise is to be expected but its to an extent and in such close proximity to my home that i think it may be harmful to my hearing. tools are being used to break up concrete roughly 15ft away from my home. (311 sr 101003669645)
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