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982-984 Geneva Ave

Croker Amazon, SF 94112 6411036 2 units · 2 fl · 1925

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 Croker Amazon
At or below average
avg 2.9
2
FewerMore

This building has 2 novs (7y), at or below the Croker Amazon average of 2.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 982-984 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 1925
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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1925
Total area3,081 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6411036
Ownership

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

Owner name
Huang Theodore & Li Lihan
Mailing address
79 Curtis St San Francisco CA 94112
Last sale
012114

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982 Geneva Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112
984 Geneva Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112
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Initial analysis

The property at 982-984 Geneva Avenue is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building with commercial space, built in 1925 and owned by Theodore Huang and Lihan Li. The building's recent history shows consistent challenges with maintaining both commercial and residential spaces, particularly regarding vacant storefronts and debris management. Most concerning is an active complaint filed in April 2023 regarding the building being a vacant commercial structure. There is also a current fire safety concern from February 2024 regarding blocked exits, though this violation was corrected by May 2024. The building has experienced multiple periods of storefront vacancy, with violations in 2014, 2018, 2020, and the most recent one in 2023, including hygiene issues noted in July 2018.

The property has undergone some improvements, including a significant rear deck construction in 2012 valued at $26,000, and received routine maintenance such as re-roofing in 1989. However, it has faced several building and fire code violations, particularly in 2020 when multiple fire safety issues were documented and later abated. Recent months from late 2024 have shown persistent issues with garbage and debris management, as evidenced by multiple service requests for cleanup of sidewalk areas, with specific reports of furniture and other debris requiring attention. The building's commercial space has had recurring issues with compliance to vacant storefront regulations, as demonstrated by multiple complaints and violations over the years, suggesting ongoing challenges with maintaining active retail occupancy in the commercial portion of the property.

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Risk rating

How 982-984 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
14th percentile

Out of 119 buildings in this neighborhood, 102 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
50%
No DBI
violation
50%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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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.

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 34.6%
Moderate concern 55.0%
Severe concern 10.5%
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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982-984 Geneva Ave event timeline

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2026
DBI Complaint Jun 16
Vacant storefront
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