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1933 Geneva Ave

Visitacion Valley, SF 94134 6326010 2 units · 2 fl · 1944

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 Visitacion Valley — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.4
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Visitacion Valley average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1933 Geneva Ave 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 1944
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH1
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 1944
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 built1944
Total area1,254 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot6326010
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
1933 Geneva Ave San Francisco CA 94134
Last sale
March 03, 2005

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Initial analysis

The two-unit, two-story residential building at 1933 Geneva Avenue in Visitacion Valley, owned by Waldemar Maldonado, has experienced several notable events since its 1944 construction. Most recently, in late 2023, the property received a notice of violation for an unpermitted large shed in the rear yard, which was subsequently addressed by early 2024 when the owner filed a permit to remove the container. The building underwent significant plumbing improvements in 2015, including the installation of a new water meter for the second unit and the relocation of gas lines and meters. Historical records show a 2006 complaint regarding unauthorized construction of an addition and garage remodeling, though this was quickly resolved. The property has experienced various fire safety incidents, none resulting in civilian injuries, including a blocked exit complaint in 2024 and multiple false alarms or minor issues such as a gas leak and smoke detector activation. There have been four tenant buyout events recorded at nearby 1 Cielito Drive, including a notable $40,000 buyout in February 2020 affecting four tenants. Recent maintenance concerns include multiple reports of sidewalk defects, garbage debris, and graffiti in the area as of late 2024, though these appear to be primarily street-level issues rather than building-specific problems. The property's compliance history shows some recurring maintenance and permit compliance issues, though most have been addressed within reasonable timeframes.

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Risk rating

How 1933 Geneva Ave'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
81stpercentile

Out of 214 buildings in this neighborhood, 41 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
86%
No DBI
violation
14%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Neighborhood location

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 14%
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

1933 Geneva Ave event timeline

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

2024
Building Permit Jan 18
Remove container. comply with nov# 202316092
$1,000 · Filed

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