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3745 Geary Blvd

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1543043 3 units · 2 fl · 1922

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 3745 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
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
Floors2
Year built1922
Total area3,980 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1543043
Ownership

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

Owner name
Foot S Lau & Gim W Jay 2012
Mailing address
Foot S Lau & Gim W Jay, Tru 619 Balboa St San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The two-story multi-family residential building at 3745 Geary Blvd, located in the Inner Richmond neighborhood, was constructed in 1922 and contains three units along with a retail space, classified as a Flat & Store under Building Class. The property, currently owned by Foot S Lau & Gim W Jay, was originally listed in 2012 and has undergone several important infrastructure updates over the years. Most notably, in October 2023, a significant electrical upgrade was completed with the installation of new breaker panels (two 60-amp and one 30-amp) - the most recent structural improvement on record. Other documented structural work includes a completed reroofing project from 1998 and an expired permit from 1995 regarding door swing modifications.

The building's maintenance and living environment has seen periodic challenges, primarily related to exterior maintenance and urban street conditions. There have been recurring issues with graffiti, including an offensive incident on a mailbox in 2018 and another on the building's exterior in 2013, though these were addressed through proper channels. The property has experienced multiple parking meter damage incidents in the vicinity (2012, 2015, 2023), all of which were resolved by city services. Cleaning issues have been addressed through 311 calls, with loose garbage being reported and subsequently resolved in 2022 and most recently in January 2024. The building's electrical system has received attention over the years, with a correction notice issued in 2009 regarding front room wiring that was subsequently addressed. The most recent improvements suggest proactive maintenance of critical systems, particularly in the electrical infrastructure.

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Risk rating

How 3745 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
18th percentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 1413 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
66%
No DBI
violation
34%
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.

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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 61.3%
Moderate concern 29.4%
Severe concern 9.3%
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

3745 Geary Blvd event timeline

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

2025
DBI Complaint Aug 20
Date last observed: 18-aug-25; time last observed: 11:00 am; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling work w/o permit; structural problems; ; additional information: neighbor broke sheetrock and dry rot wall, crossed property line, installed a big 5 x 6 feet glass window. installed a metal electrical front door without permit.;
Building Inspection Division
Building PermitAug 12
(1) kitchen and (2) bathroom remodel. no layout changes. replace (6) windows in-kind not street facing.

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