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6037-6041 Geary Blvd

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1520037 3 units · 2 fl · 1917

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more 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 Central Richmond — not a forecast
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.

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 6037-6041 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 1917
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC3
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 1917
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 built1917
Total area3,877 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1520037
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Nancy R Cerf 1187 Coast Village Rd Ste 1 Santa Barbara CA 93108
Last sale
May 06, 2008

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6039 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94121
6037 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94121
6041 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94121
Augrented Insights
Initial analysis

The 6037-6041 Geary Blvd property is a two-story, three-unit multi-family residential building with street-level retail space, constructed in 1917 and currently owned by the Rosenberg Family Fund. The building's maintenance history shows several significant updates, including an electrical service upgrade in 2005, a panel fire investigation in 2005, and reroofing work attempted in 2003 (though this permit expired). In recent years, there has been one notable building complaint from March 2022 regarding an unpermitted sign installation by sfrealestate.com above the residential window sill, which was referred to SF Planning enforcement.

The property has experienced recurring issues with street cleanliness and debris, particularly in the latter half of 2024, with multiple reports (at least eight) of overflowing garbage and debris between August 2024 and January 2025, most of which were resolved by city services. There have been two fire-related complaints on record - one in 2015 that was found to have no merit, and an operating without a permit issue in 2009 that was promptly corrected. Historical permits indicate various attempted improvements to the property, including a cancelled permit for a 6-foot high fence in 1984, though more recent major systems upgrades appear to have been addressed through proper permitting channels.

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Risk rating

How 6037-6041 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
15thpercentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 1912 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
67%
No DBI
violation
33%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

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

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 33%
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

6037-6041 Geary Blvd event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Oct 14
Transit shelter platform
Litter Receptacle Maintenance
311 RequestOct 11
Add garbage can

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