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5813-5817 Geary Blvd

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1522037 4 units · 2 fl · 1907

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 5813-5817 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 1907
2 or more units
4 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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1907
Total area2,945 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1522037
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mar Living Trust
Mailing address
Oliver Mar 2341 Clement St San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
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5817 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94121
5813 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The two-story mixed-use building at 5813-5817 Geary Boulevard was constructed in 1907 and contains four residential units plus commercial space, currently owned by the Mar Living Trust. The property has undergone several significant maintenance and tenant improvements over the years, including a $11,000 reroofing project in 2022 (following a previous reroofing in 2008) and a commercial tenant improvement in 2018 that converted a jewelry and watch repair shop into an eyebrow beauty therapy shop. A notable violation occurred in 2005 regarding an unpermitted concrete pad installation of approximately 350 square feet with drain at the rear of the property, which took several years to resolve and was finally abated in 2014.

Recent activity at the property has included multiple commercial space-related complaints and violations in 2021-2023, including unauthorized signage, unpermitted changes to the building facade, and concerns about business use compliance. As of May 2023, there were complaints regarding closed businesses at 5813 and 5815 Geary Boulevard, with one of these complaints still marked as active. The building has experienced recurring issues with graffiti (most recently documented in 2023) and tree root-related sidewalk problems, with the most recent 311 calls in late 2023 relating to noise, sidewalk defects, and a tree maintenance issue. The commercial spaces have seen various unauthorized modifications and use changes over time, including a 2021 complaint about an unauthorized nail salon operating in a former florist space, though some uses such as eyebrow beauty services and massage therapy appear to have received proper permitting through Planning approvals. The property has maintained compliance with basic safety issues, with three historical fire complaints from 2008 and 2009 showing "Condition Corrected" status and no serious incidents recorded.

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Risk rating

How 5813-5817 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
7th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 2092 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
50%
No DBI
violation
50%
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.

Number of units

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

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 43.0%
Moderate concern 48.1%
Severe concern 8.9%
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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5813-5817 Geary Blvd event timeline

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2026
DBI Complaint Feb 04
Vacant commercial storefront. 5815 geary bl.
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