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5901-5915 Geary Blvd

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1521001 11 units · 3 fl · 1922

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 Central Richmond
Above average
avg 0.5
4
FewerMore

This building has 4 novs (7y), above the Central Richmond average of 0.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 5901-5915 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 1922
2 or more units
11 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.

Building characteristics
Units11
Floors3
Year built1922
Total area10,825 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1521001
Ownership

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

Owner name
Bnn Llc
Mailing address
Po Box 830 Daly City CA 94017
Last sale
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Included addresses

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5903 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94121
5905 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94121
5907 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94121
5911 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94121
5915 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94121
5901 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The 11-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 5901-5915 Geary Blvd in the Central Richmond neighborhood, owned by Bnn Llc and constructed in 1922, has undergone several significant improvements and faced various challenges in recent years. The property completed important accessibility upgrades in 2022, including the installation of electrically powered doors and accessible restrooms in units 5901, 5911, and 5915, along with a soft-story retrofit completed in 2018. Most recently, substantial work is underway for a bakery tenant improvement project, combining spaces 5901 and 5909 with an associated electrical and plumbing upgrade expected to be completed in 2024, representing a $443,560 investment.

The building has faced some recurring maintenance and compliance issues, particularly regarding fire safety equipment, with recent violations noted for fire extinguishers in May 2024, though these have shown consistent correction through past inspections. Multiple complaints have been filed regarding unauthorized modifications and vacant commercial spaces between 2022 and 2024, including unpermitted awnings and signage affecting historic windows. The property has also experienced recurring issues with the commercial space occupancy, with vacancies at 5909 Geary recorded in both 2022 and 2023, and most recently in 2024. While there have been several fire alarm system-related complaints and violations between 2015 and 2024, all have been corrected promptly, indicating responsive maintenance of safety systems. The recent activation of multiple 311 calls in January 2025 regarding garbage and debris suggests ongoing challenges with waste management, though these were resolved promptly through Recology services.

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Risk rating

How 5901-5915 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
0th percentile

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

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
17%
No DBI
violation
83%
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.

Building size

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

Number of units

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 17.9%
Moderate concern 76.3%
Severe concern 5.8%
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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5901-5915 Geary Blvd event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Mar 23
Garbage and debris
other bagged boxed contained garbage
Fire ComplaintMar 06
Alarm Systems

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