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5727-5731 Geary Blvd

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1523046B 3 units · 2 fl · 1922

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 5727-5731 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
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 1922
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 built1922
Total area2,534 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1523046B
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Bruce E Chan, Trustee 596 Spruce St San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
September 24, 1999

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5727 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94121
5731 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94121
5729 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The Chan Family Trust owns 5727-5731 Geary Blvd, a 2-story mixed-use building constructed in 1922 in San Francisco's Central Richmond neighborhood, consisting of 3 residential units and commercial space. The property has undergone several significant modifications and faced various compliance issues over the years. Most recently, in September 2024, there was a reported rodent infestation in the residential portion of the building, and in March 2022, concerns were raised about unauthorized signage at the Just Kids Preschool. The daycare facility underwent substantial improvements in 2018-2020, including the installation of a fire alarm system ($5,500) and new ADA-compliant restrooms ($60,000). In 2021, the building underwent plumbing work to replace the sewer trap and associated pipes.

The property experienced notable maintenance issues in 2019, when multiple violations were recorded related to building safety, including problems with handrails, guardrails, stairs, and weatherproofing, though these were all abated by November 2019. A cancelled 2011 permit application had proposed significant expansion work to convert the property into a 3-story mixed-use building, but this did not proceed. Recent maintenance activity includes three identical permits issued in May 2024 to legalize existing awnings (cost: $1 each), which appear to be related to the ongoing storefront transparency compliance issues. The building's systems have received regular updates, including fire safety improvements in 2020 with the installation of detectors and an alarm system.

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Risk rating

How 5727-5731 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
11thpercentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 2002 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
59%
No DBI
violation
41%
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.

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

Owner's portfolio size

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 41%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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5727-5731 Geary Blvd event timeline

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2025
311 Request Jul 01
Garbage and debris
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