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4841-4849 Geary Blvd

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1532032C 4 units · 2 fl · 1921

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 Inner Richmond — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 0.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Richmond average of 0.9.

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 4841-4849 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 1921
2 or more units
4 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.

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 1921
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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1921
Total area3,920 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1532032C
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Mo Becky Ka-fun Trustee 4847 Geary Blvd San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
May 08, 1987

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4847 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118
4841 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118
4845 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118
4849 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118
4843 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The property at 4841-4849 Geary Boulevard is a 2-story, 4-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1921, currently owned by the Becky Ka-fun Mo Revocable Trust. The building has undergone several significant renovations over the past two decades, with the most recent being a complete reroofing in December 2023 costing $12,000. Two major unit renovations were completed in 2017 (for unit 4843) and 2013 (for unit 4847), both involving comprehensive updates to kitchens, bathrooms, lighting, and electrical systems. The property underwent substantial improvements around 2000, including life safety device installation and extensive electrical work on both floors, though some permits from that period expired. A notable building complaint was filed in March 2022 regarding unauthorized signage installation by a salon tenant, though this case is currently listed as not active.

The building's maintenance history shows attention to both interior improvements and exterior maintenance, with regular housing inspections in 2000 and 2007 receiving appropriate follow-up. Recent activity (January 2025) has primarily involved exterior maintenance issues, including multiple reports of garbage and debris, though most have been resolved promptly. A collapsed sidewalk was reported and remains an open issue as of January 2025. A zoning reclassification attempt to convert the building from RH-2 to C-2 and change its use from residential/commercial to primarily office/commercial was proposed but appears to have been closed with CEQA clearance issued. The building has maintained an active maintenance schedule with periodic upgrades to essential systems, though the recent sidewalk issue represents the most significant current concern related to the property.

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Risk rating

How 4841-4849 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
22ndpercentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 1344 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
71%
No DBI
violation
29%
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.

Building age

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 29%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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4841-4849 Geary Blvd event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Mar 20
Homelessness and supportive housing
housing homeless request for service
Plumbing PermitFeb 24
Work category: 1p; repair & replacement house sewer line.

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