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5339-5351 Geary Blvd

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1527036 7 units · 3 fl · 1922

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Central Richmond — not a forecast
Above average
avg 0.5
24
FewerMore

This building has 24 novs (7y), above the Central Richmond average of 0.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 5339-5351 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
7 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
Units7
Floors3
Year built1922
Total area5,500 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1527036
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Fard Abbas, Trustee 2953 Franklin St San Francisco CA 94123
Last sale
May 11, 2000

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Included addresses

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5343 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94121
5345 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94121
5351 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94121
5349 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94121
5339 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94121
5347 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The property at 5339-5351 Geary Boulevard is a 7-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building with ground-floor commercial space, constructed in 1922 and currently owned by the Abbas Fard Revocable Trust. The building has experienced several significant issues in recent years, most concerning being recent complaints from December 2024 regarding unsafe construction practices affecting emergency access from unit 4, including a broken backdoor. Prior to this, the building suffered fire damage in late 2019 affecting the south side stairs and exterior walls, which required both fire damage repairs and subsequent safety improvements to guardrails and stairs. The commercial space, currently occupied by Golden Edge Pizza, has faced multiple compliance issues, including unpermitted signage installation in 2022, which was subsequently addressed through the 2023 Awning Amnesty Program.

The building's infrastructure has seen various improvements and maintenance work, including significant telecommunications equipment upgrades by AT&T and T-Mobile between 2005-2021, multiple plumbing and electrical upgrades, and various repairs including a 2020 gas pipe repair affecting multiple units. Historical records show some fire safety violations in 2001 that were promptly addressed. Recent maintenance concerns include a 2024 complaint about dilapidated exterior stairs and guardrails, which has been subsequently addressed with an issued permit for repairs. The property has also been subject to various municipal service requests in recent months, primarily related to street cleaning, parking meters, and tree maintenance, though these are external to the building's primary function.

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Risk rating

How 5339-5351 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
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Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 2250 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
20%
No DBI
violation
80%
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.

Director's hearings (past 7 years)

Director's hearings are escalated enforcement actions for buildings that haven't resolved violations — a serious signal.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 80%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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5339-5351 Geary Blvd event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jul 23
Other illegal parking
Parking Enforcement
Plumbing PermitJul 22
Work category: 1p; unit # 3 and unit # 4 water heater replacement.

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