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5125-5129 Geary Blvd

Central Richmond, SF 94118 1529048 11 units · 3 fl · 1920

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
3
FewerMore

This building has 3 novs (7y), above the Central Richmond average of 0.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 5125-5129 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 1920
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.

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 1920
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
Units11
Floors3
Year built1920
Total area10,282 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1529048
Ownership

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

Mailing address
4829 Geary Blvd San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale

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5125 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118
5129 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

This three-story, 11-unit multi-family residential building at 5125-5129 Geary Blvd in the Central Richmond neighborhood was built in 1920 and is currently owned by the Chih Chi & Helen W Wu Trust. The property has undergone significant improvements over the years, most notably completing mandatory seismic retrofitting in 2018 at a cost of $100,000, which included both residential and commercial components. Recent maintenance includes corbel reinforcement work completed in 2023, and the building's fire safety systems have received regular attention with inspections and corrections for extinguishers and alarms in 2019, 2023, and 2024.

The building has experienced periodic maintenance issues that have required attention, including several fire safety violations in 2000 (all abated by December 2000), a 2022 complaint about falling plaster from the cornice, and multiple fire safety complaints in recent years regarding extinguishers and combustible materials. Recent infrastructure work includes the installation of an ADA bathroom (2019), sewer repair (2012), and various unit improvements. The property currently shows recurring issues with exterior maintenance, as evidenced by multiple 311 reports in late 2023 through 2024 regarding garbage can overflow, and there was a sewage backup incident in November 2023. The building is classified as a Tier 4 soft-story structure, with the required seismic work now completed and the Certificate of Final Completion (CFC) issued.

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Risk rating

How 5125-5129 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
4thpercentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 2160 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
38%
No DBI
violation
62%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 62%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

5125-5129 Geary Blvd event timeline

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2025
311 Request Nov 03
Other excessive noise
Noise
Plumbing PermitSep 25
Work category: 1p; 5131 geary bl replace a sink in kind. comply with nov#202543437

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