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1572 Geneva Ave

Croker Amazon, SF 94112 6418045 3 units · 2 fl · 1970

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, but recent activity points to a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Croker Amazon — not a forecast
Above average
avg 2.9
22
FewerMore

This building has 22 novs (7y), above the Croker Amazon average of 2.9.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1572 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 1970
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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 1970
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 built1970
Total area2,970 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6418045
Ownership

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

Mailing address
675 Edinburgh St San Francisco CA 94112
Last sale
August 05, 2005

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Other SF properties this owner holds, with a risk rating for each.

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Initial analysis

1572 Geneva Avenue is a two-story, three-unit multi-family residential apartment building located in the Crocker Amazon neighborhood. Constructed in 1970 and currently owned by Carmelita P. Wolfert, the building has undergone several significant modifications and faced multiple maintenance challenges over its history. The most extensive recent renovation occurred in 2009 when Unit 2 received substantial upgrades including conversion of storage rooms into living spaces, installation of a full bathroom, fire sprinklers, main water line, water heater, and electrical panel work, though these permits have since expired. The building has experienced notable habitability issues, particularly in 2017 when complaints were filed regarding mold, water damage, rodent infestations, and plumbing problems, leading to multiple violations including requirements for smoke detectors, security improvements, and window repairs, all of which were ultimately abated by 2018.

The property has a history of routine inspections revealing various compliance issues, including a 2000 violation for gas meter-related safety requirements, and multiple 2017 violations pertaining to fire safety, security, and interior maintenance. Past major repairs include a 2008 deck rebuild, 1995 reroofing, and 1991 garage improvements, along with a significant code compliance project in 1986. While recent 311 calls from 2022-2024 have primarily concerned external issues such as parking violations and waste management, there remains an outstanding issue from July 2022 regarding a damaged side sewer vent cover. The building's maintenance history suggests a pattern of addressing violations and conducting improvements, though some permits have expired and required work was completed without proper permits in at least one instance. The most recent documented building inspection issues date back several years, and there have been no major complaints or violations recorded since 2018, indicating potential stabilization of the building's condition.

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Risk rating

How 1572 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
94thpercentile

Out of 119 buildings in this neighborhood, 7 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
87%
No DBI
violation
13%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Neighborhood location

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Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 13%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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