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5033-5035 Geary Blvd

Central Richmond, SF 94118 1530032A 6 units · 3 fl · 1911

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
Above average
avg 0.5
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), above the Central Richmond average of 0.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 5033-5035 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 1911
2 or more units
6 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1911
Total area4,212 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1530032A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Dorothy Cournale Revoc Trus
Mailing address
Cournale & Co 4630 Geary Blvd Ste 200 San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
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Included addresses

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5035 A Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118
5033 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118
5033 A Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118
5033 C Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The three-story, six-unit multi-family residential building at 5033-5035 Geary Blvd in the Central Richmond neighborhood was built in 1911 and is currently owned by the Dorothy Cournale Revocable Trust. The property has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years, with the most pressing concerns being water-related infrastructure problems. In early 2024, there were multiple attempts to address water heater issues, including the replacement of three water heaters in March 2024 and an earlier attempt to replace two water heaters that was canceled in February 2024. Additionally, there were plumbing issues requiring the installation of new water lines and problems with shower fixtures, including a bathroom remodel performed without proper permits in 2022, which resulted in an active building violation.

The building has faced several concerning issues regarding resident safety and property maintenance. A complaint filed in November 2023 reported inadequate garbage receptacle capacity, noting that one garbage can was being provided for 14 units. More recently, in June 2024, there were concerns about the building's exterior maintenance, with reports of exposed wood and wiring potentially presenting fire hazards, though this complaint was later closed with "No Merit" after an electrical systems review. The property has a history of sewer-related problems, with multiple sewer backup incidents in August 2021 that required PUC Sewer Operations intervention. While the building appears to undergo some regular maintenance, as evidenced by various permits for shower and water heater work, the frequency and nature of the complaints suggest ongoing challenges with building systems and maintenance practices.

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Risk rating

How 5033-5035 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
8th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 2070 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
52%
No DBI
violation
48%
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.

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.

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 severity forecast
No violation 42.0%
Moderate concern 48.2%
Severe concern 9.9%
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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The story over time

5033-5035 Geary Blvd event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint Apr 30
"caller wants to have the address unit number corrected on building permits which are incorrect. the bldg owner and management company has lied and put the incorrect unit number of complaints.permit # 202210134310 - incorrect address unit # work done 5035 a geary blvd.actual work took place in unit 5035 geary blvd, which is next door.permit # 202508183246 - also same thing, same info as above."(311 sr 101003969430)
Building Inspection Division
311 & DBI ComplaintApr 30
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