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3721 Geary Blvd

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1543047 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low 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
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 3721 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 1900
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 1900
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
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area3,705 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1543047
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Hom Elizabeth K, Trustee 427 17Th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The property at 3721 Geary Blvd is a two-story mixed-use building constructed in 1900, containing two residential units above a commercial space (Star India restaurant), and is currently held in trust by Elizabeth K Hom. The building has experienced several notable maintenance and compliance issues over the past decade, most recently with applications in 2023-2024 to address accessibility compliance and to legalize an existing awning under the awning amnesty program. In 2007, significant infrastructure work was completed with the replacement of failed underground sewer lines and installation of a new cleanout system. The building has a concerning history of emergency elevator incidents, with multiple fire department responses recorded for elevator rescues between 2016-2019, though fortunately none involved civilian injuries.

Recent years have shown repeated issues with exterior maintenance, particularly around the restaurant area, with tenant complaints filed in 2022 regarding expired permits and unauthorized signage above residential windows. An unauthorized hot water heater replacement incident was reported in 2015, and there have been multiple complaints regarding overflowing city garbage cans on the property in early 2025, though these were resolved by Recology. The building's permit history shows various attempts at maintenance and improvements, including past work to replace the store's awning and rear yard shed construction, though some permits, such as for the storage shed, were ultimately cancelled. A planning complaint remains open regarding an expired awning permit and projecting sign permit, which is noted to be located above residential window sills.

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Risk rating

How 3721 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
41stpercentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 1017 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
81%
No DBI
violation
19%
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.

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.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 19%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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3721 Geary Blvd event timeline

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2024
Building Permit May 30
To legalize existing awning under awning amesty program "star india restaurant"
$1,200 · Filed

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