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928 Geneva Ave

Croker Amazon, SF 94112 6411025 4 units · 2 fl · 1920

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Croker Amazon
At or below average
avg 2.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Croker Amazon average of 2.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 928 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 1920
2 or more units
4 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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1920
Total area4,068 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6411025
Ownership

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

Owner name
Gong Ben Man & Liu Shirley
Mailing address
532 Brunswick St San Francisco CA 94112
Last sale
012115

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Initial analysis

928 Geneva Avenue is a two-story, multi-family residential building with four units, constructed in 1920, currently owned by Gong Ben Man & Liu Shirley, with historical records showing previous retail use. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the years, including three documented roofing projects (2012, 1993, and 1987), a comprehensive restaurant remodel and kitchen system installation in 1987, and the addition of an electric sign and steel-frame awning in the mid-1980s. A notable infrastructure issue occurred in 2001 with a broken sewer pipe, though this was promptly addressed within four days.

The building's most serious incident was a documented open vacant building situation in March 2018, followed by an intentional fire event with one civilian injury, though the vacant status was corrected within two weeks. The property's recent history has seen minimal direct building-related complaints or permits since the early 2010s. However, there has been significant recent activity (2024-2025) regarding street-level issues outside the building, with multiple reports of overflowing city garbage cans and debris, suggesting ongoing challenges with street maintenance in the immediate vicinity. Numerous Muni service-related complaints have also been documented in early 2025, though these are not directly related to the building itself. The property has maintained compliance with building permits and inspections, with no active violations or pending complaints on record as of October 2023.

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Risk rating

How 928 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

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
42th percentile

Out of 119 buildings in this neighborhood, 69 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
69%
No DBI
violation
31%
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 68.9%
Moderate concern 13.2%
Severe concern 17.9%
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

928 Geneva Ave event timeline

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

2025
Plumbing Permit Jun 03
Work category: 1p; fixed floor sink, p trap and installed cleanout inside.
Complete
DBI ComplaintMay 27
Date last observed: 24-may-25; time last observed: 3:00 pm; identity of person performing the work: discount plumbing ; floor: 1; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling work w/o permit;

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