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4237-4239 Geary Blvd

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1538033 2 units · 2 fl · 1922

This building has more problems than most buildings in this 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 Inner Richmond
Above average
avg 0.9
2
FewerMore

This building has 2 novs (7y), above the Inner Richmond average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 4237-4239 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 1922
2 or more units
2 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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1922
Total area4,452 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1538033
Ownership

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

Owner name
Janot Jacques H
Mailing address
4233 Geary Blvd San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
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4237 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118
4239 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The two-unit, 1922 multi-family residential building at 4237-4239 Geary Boulevard, owned by Janot Jacques H, has experienced several notable issues over the past few years, particularly concerning its commercial storefront space. The property has been subject to multiple vacant storefront complaints between 2018 and 2024, with the most recent complaint filed in November 2024. These violations often resulted in enforcement actions under the Vacant or Abandoned Commercial Storefront Ordinance, requiring the property to address issues related to registration, signage, exterior and interior maintenance, security, insurance, and public nuisance. The building underwent some accessibility improvements in 2020, with permits filed to rebuild access landings and install automatic door openers to comply with the mandatory accessible business entrance program, though the status of these permits was listed as "Filed."

The property has a history of other maintenance concerns, including an unpermitted construction complaint in 2013 and a roofing project from 1996, as well as a period of commercial/office use identified in 1982. A planning violation remains open regarding storefront transparency requirements as of April 2022. The building's recent history shows some attention to exterior maintenance needs, with multiple 311 calls in 2024 addressing issues like graffiti, debris, and damaged parking meters, though these are primarily related to public infrastructure rather than building-specific concerns. Two fire safety-related complaints from February 2009 were promptly resolved with corrections made to fire extinguisher conditions.

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Risk rating

How 4237-4239 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
27th percentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 1258 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
74%
No DBI
violation
26%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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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 permits (past 7 years)

Number of permits pulled at this address — construction or renovation activity over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 58.9%
Moderate concern 34.6%
Severe concern 6.4%
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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4237-4239 Geary Blvd event timeline

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

2025
Building Permit Dec 10
Re-roofing with hot works.
$17,000 · Complete
Building Violation (NOV)Apr 21
Based on an inspection conducted on 09/25/2025, the property meets the definition of a vacant or abandoned commercial storefront (103a.5.1) and is not registered as required by 103a.5.2. failure to register and maintain the storefront has resulted in blight and unsafe conditions under sfbc 102a and chapter 80. violations include: 1. failure to register vacant storefront ¿ 103a.5.2 2. failure to pay registration fee ¿ table 1a-j 3. failure to submit required information / contact details 4. failure to maintain storefront ¿ 103a.4.5.1 / 103a.4.5.2 5. failure to secure storefront ¿ 103a.4.5.3 6. failure to post required signage ¿ 103a.5.6 / 103a.4.4 7. public nuisance ¿ 103a.5.7 & 102a sfbc102a sfbc103a.5.2 sfbc103a.4.5.1 sfbc103a.4.5.2 sfbcsfbc103a.4.5.3 sfbc103a.5.6 sfbc103a.4.4 sfbc103a.5.7 monthly monitoring fee section 110a table 1a-k

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