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936-940 Geneva Ave

Croker Amazon, SF 94112 6411027 3 units · 2 fl · 1915

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Croker Amazon — not a forecast
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 936-940 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 1915
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 1915
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 built1915
Total area3,500 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6411027
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Ung Lyly Ttee 430 Rockaway Beach Ave Pacifica CA 94044
Last sale
March 20, 1998

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940 Geneva Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112
936 Geneva Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112
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Initial analysis

The property at 936-940 Geneva Ave is a two-story multi-family residential building with commercial space, containing 3 units and located in the Crocker Amazon neighborhood. Built in 1915 and currently owned by Lyly Ung Living Trust, this mixed-use structure has undergone several significant improvements over the years. The most substantial recent work was completed in late 2014, when the ground-floor tenant (Geneva Eye Care) underwent a $29,000 exterior renovation including new windows, doors, a canvas awning, and facade work. A fire alarm system was successfully installed in 2000, followed by fire sprinkler modifications in 2001. Significant maintenance work includes a 2020 sewer repair and historical roofing work completed in 1999.

The building has experienced various urban maintenance challenges in recent years, with multiple reports of garbage and debris (including electronics and shopping carts) on or near the property between 2023-2024, though most of these cases were resolved by city services. Several parking enforcement calls were made between 2022-2025, with mixed outcomes in terms of enforcement. The property underwent facade alterations and signage installations in compliance with city regulations, with appropriate permits obtained for all modifications. While there was an investigation into unauthorized building extension work in 2000, this complaint was promptly abated within one day. Recent infrastructure maintenance records show proactive management, including the 2020 sewer repair work.

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Risk rating

How 936-940 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
47thpercentile

Out of 119 buildings in this neighborhood, 63 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
70%
No DBI
violation
30%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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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.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 30%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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936-940 Geneva Ave event timeline

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2024
311 Request Mar 28
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