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4745 Geary Blvd

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1533041 3 units · 3 fl · 1919

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Inner Richmond
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.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 4745 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 1919
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.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors3
Year built1919
Total area5,770 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1533041
Ownership

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

Owner name
I Epp & Sons Inc And L Epp
Mailing address
4745 Geary Blvd San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
040899

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Initial analysis

4745 Geary Boulevard is a three-story multi-family residential building located in the Inner Richmond neighborhood, containing three units and constructed in 1919. The building has experienced several maintenance issues and safety concerns over recent years, with the most significant being a series of sewage discharge incidents from the side sewer vent that occurred in late 2024 and early 2025. A notable fire safety violation was recorded in July 2024 for blocked exits, though this was reportedly corrected by September 2024. The property has also faced challenges with graffiti, with the most recent incident reported in October 2023 remaining open as of the latest information.

Historical records show the building has had various maintenance and compliance issues, including a 2000 violation regarding lead-based paint hazards and peeling paint, which was abated in 2014. In early 2014, the building required work to remove an exterior wooden utility ladder, which was completed with associated building permits. More recent concerns include a potential storefront transparency violation filed in March 2022 and various infrastructure issues in 2024, such as a missing side sewer vent cover and pavement defects. The building's maintenance history suggests ongoing attention to both structural and safety compliance matters, with many issues being addressed through proper channels and permits, though some recent concerns indicate continued infrastructure challenges.

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Risk rating

How 4745 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
16th percentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 1447 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
64%
No DBI
violation
36%
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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Permit rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building permit rate across the owner's portfolio.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 58.6%
Moderate concern 30.9%
Severe concern 10.4%
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

4745 Geary Blvd event timeline

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

2024
Fire Complaint Jul 15
Blocked Exits
Condition Corrected

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