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5427-5429 Geary Blvd

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1526033 2 units · 2 fl · 1915

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. 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 5427-5429 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 1915
2 or more units
2 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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1915
Total area2,910 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1526033
Ownership

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

Owner name
San Francisco-Geary Propert
Mailing address
Kim Lee, Manager 265 5Th Ave Apt 2 San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
082013

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5427 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94121
5429 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94121
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AI summary

The property at 5427-5429 Geary Blvd in the Central Richmond neighborhood is a two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1915, completed with commercial space. The building has undergone several significant improvements over the past decade, with the most substantial renovation occurring in 2011 when the second floor received comprehensive updates including kitchen, bathroom, bedroom renovations, and the addition of a full bathroom, funded at $50,000. In recent years (2018-2019), there have been multiple improvements including electrical upgrades, additional plumbing work, and the installation of a new electrical sign, though two related permits from 2018 were marked as expired. The property experienced two notable compliance issues in 2018-2019 regarding vacant commercial storefronts, though these cases are currently not active. Recent maintenance issues have primarily been external, with multiple 311 service requests in 2024 concerning parking, sidewalk conditions, and urban maintenance, including a collapsed sidewalk that was repaired in March 2024. There is also a pending planning violation regarding historical windows being covered by awnings and signage, though this issue remains in the planning process as of the latest records.

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Risk rating

How 5427-5429 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
32th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 1530 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
79%
No DBI
violation
21%
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.

Building age

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

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 81.3%
Moderate concern 14.2%
Severe concern 4.5%
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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5427-5429 Geary Blvd event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit May 07
Comply with #2023-008932enf, legalize existing awning/sign for dba: milan sf nails at 5427 geary blvd
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