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3829 Geary Blvd

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1542045 3 units · 2 fl · 1926

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Inner Richmond
Above average
avg 0.9
26
FewerMore

This building has 26 novs (7y), above the Inner Richmond average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3829 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 1926
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 1926
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
Floors2
Year built1926
Total area3,220 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1542045
Ownership

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

Mailing address
348 17th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The property at 3829 Geary Blvd in San Francisco's Inner Richmond district, built in 1926, is a 2-story, 3-unit building currently owned by Gin Wayne B & Barbara N Trs. The building has experienced significant issues in recent years, particularly in 2021 when multiple violations were documented, including problems with interior surfaces, electrical systems, unauthorized skylight installations, and unpermitted bathroom modifications. These violations, along with others regarding unauthorized construction work, led to Notices of Violation, Final Warnings, and Director Hearings between 2021-2023, though most have since been resolved. Of particular note is the building's current status, with ongoing concerns about the ground floor commercial space being labeled as vacant, abandoned, and experiencing graffiti/blight issues as recently as August 2023. There are active complaints regarding work done without permits, specifically concerning a newly installed rolling metal door. The property has undergone several permitted renovations between 2022-2024, including an extensive 2022 interior remodel of both units on the second floor, and in 2024, work to prepare a commercial tenant space. Recent 311 service requests from 2026 highlight continuing maintenance challenges, including reports of garbage and debris issues. While some construction work has been completed to address previous violations, the building's recent history suggests ongoing challenges related to both the residential and commercial portions of the property.

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Risk rating

How 3829 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
0th percentile

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

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
15%
No DBI
violation
85%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

Notices of Violation (past 7 years)

DBI issued Notices of Violation at this address over the last 7 years — a direct record of code enforcement activity.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 10.8%
Moderate concern 66.0%
Severe concern 23.2%
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

3829 Geary Blvd event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jul 28
Not offensive
building residential
311 RequestMay 05
Garbage and debris

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