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4233 Geary Blvd

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1538034 2 units · 1 fl · 1921

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high risk of further maintenance problems 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
Above average
avg 0.9
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), above the Inner Richmond average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 4233 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
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.

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
Units2
Floors1
Year built1921
Total area3,122 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1538034
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
4233 Geary Blvd San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The property at 4233 Geary Boulevard in the Inner Richmond neighborhood is a one-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1921, containing two units and classified as a Flat & Store structure with 4 units or less. The building has experienced persistent issues with its commercial storefront, as evidenced by multiple code enforcement complaints regarding a vacant commercial storefront between 2018 and 2024, with one complaint from 2022 noting that it did not meet SF Planning storefront transparency requirements and was classified as a "vacant blighted building." A re-roofing project with an estimated cost of $20,000 was filed in January 2025, though this represents an upcoming improvement rather than a completed project. Historical records show an expired re-roofing permit from 1992, suggesting work was previously undertaken.

The building's maintenance history includes a sewage backup incident in March 2020, which was resolved by the Public Utilities Commission, and several general cleaning matters in 2021 involving loose garbage on the street and sidewalk. The property has also generated multiple parking meter-related complaints, with damaged meters reported and resolved in 2024 and 2021. While there have been various service requests in the vicinity, including street cleaning and a sidewalk blockage due to display merchandise in 2020, these appear to be related to the general area rather than specific building issues. The most pressing current concern is the open planning record regarding storefront transparency requirements, which remains unresolved as of the latest available data.

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Risk rating

How 4233 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
4thpercentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 1654 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
38%
No DBI
violation
62%
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.

DBI complaints, owner's portfolio

Complaints across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 62%
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

4233 Geary Blvd event timeline

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

2025
Building Violation (NOV) Nov 19 Serious
Based on an inspection conducted on 01/28/2026, 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
DBI ComplaintNov 19
Vacant storefront

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