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1240 Geneva Ave

Croker Amazon, SF 94112 6414027 6 units · 2 fl · 1954

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 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 1240 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 1954
2 or more units
6 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC1
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 1954
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
Units6
Floors2
Year built1954
Total area2,890 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6414027
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Chia Wai Kwong & Wai Hing W 1234 Geneva Ave San Francisco CA 94112
Last sale
December 30, 2003

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Initial analysis

The 6-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 1240 Geneva Avenue in the Crocker Amazon neighborhood was constructed in 1954 and has undergone several significant improvements and faced various compliance issues over the years. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory $70,000 soft-story retrofit in 2017, bringing it into compliance with seismic safety requirements. The property has experienced multiple safety and compliance challenges, including a fire incident in March 2021, several reports of blocked exits in 2015 (including one related to a fire extinguisher), and violations related to lead paint hazards in 2015. Between 2000 and 2004, the building faced numerous violations regarding security, fire safety, and sanitation, all of which were ultimately abated by March 2004.

The building's documented history shows a pattern of maintenance and safety improvements, including the installation of guardrails (2006), repairs to the rear staircase and roof (2015), and various routine inspections by housing authorities. In response to building safety concerns, the property owner has completed several significant repairs, including balcony railing replacements (2006) and a sprinkler system installation in the garage (1991). The building has also faced issues with unauthorized modifications, as evidenced by complaints in 2015 regarding unauthorized structures built by a tenant in Apartment 4. Recent noise complaints in 2022 suggest ongoing resident concerns, while recent maintenance issues such as a fallen tree (2024) and abandoned furniture (2024) have been promptly addressed by city services.

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Risk rating

How 1240 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
74thpercentile

Out of 119 buildings in this neighborhood, 31 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
80%
No DBI
violation
20%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Number of units

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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.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 20%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1240 Geneva Ave event timeline

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2021
DBI Complaint Mar 24
At approximately 2151 hours, the san francisco fire department (sffd) responded to reports of a fire at 1240geneva ave (between naples & athens st) in the crocker-amazon neighborhood. the affected property is a three-story, type five (wood-frame) residential building
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