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4833-4837 Geary Blvd

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1532032D 3 units · 3 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 4833-4837 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
3 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 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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1921
Total area4,665 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1532032D
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Po Box 475037 San Francisco CA 94147
Last sale
August 06, 1999

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4837 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118
4835 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118
4833 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The three-unit, three-story multi-family residential building at 4833-4837 Geary Boulevard in the Inner Richmond, owned by Fsy Empire Partners LP, was constructed in 1921 and has undergone several significant changes and improvements over the years. Most recently, in February 2024, a permit was filed for repairs to the entryway to comply with the Accessible Business Entrance Program, continuing the property's accessibility improvements. A substantial remodel was completed in 2021 on one of the residential units, including kitchen and bathroom renovations, window replacements, and electrical upgrades costing $48,000. The building's safety systems were notably enhanced in 2018 with the installation of a new manual and automatic fire alarm system and related electrical work.

The property has a complex history regarding its second-floor usage, which has been a source of multiple violations and complaints. Most notably, between 2005 and 2013, there were violations and complaints regarding the illegal conversion of a second-floor residential unit to commercial use as a massage parlor, leading to abatement proceedings. This commercial usage issue appears to have been resolved, as subsequent records show the space remained vacant in 2018, with permits filed in 2017 and 2018 proposing childcare center usage. Between 2018-2024, there have been various maintenance and safety improvements, including stair replacements, rear yard egress modifications, and plumbing work, along with recent complaints about storefront transparency (2022) and graffiti (2023). The building's maintenance history shows attention to both residential unit improvements and compliance with city regulations, with some recent ongoing issues regarding sidewalk cleaning and graffiti removal as documented in 2023-2024 311 calls.

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Risk rating

How 4833-4837 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
18thpercentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 1413 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
67%
No DBI
violation
33%
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.

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

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 33%
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

4833-4837 Geary Blvd event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint Apr 09
Date last observed: 08-apr-26; time last observed: 7:30; floor: 1; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling work w/o permit; work beyond scope of permit; ; additional information: preschool ;loud construction taken place early in the morning. machine tools are on full blast and noise is vibrating the house.(additional 311 sr 101003858602)
Code Enforcement Section
DBI ComplaintApr 07
Jackhammering is going off at 6:30 in the morning. there was no prior warning to any construction taking place. it¿s been a disturbance for a week now. (311 sr 101003824024)

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