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1520-1522 Geneva Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112

4
Complaints
0
Fire Incidents
38
311 Calls
5
Permits

Risk Assessment

14
High Risk

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Presidio Heights with significant maintenance issues.

Our AI predicts there is a 14% chance of no major maintenance issues.
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The 9-unit multi-family residential building at 1520-1522 Geneva Avenue in the Croker Amazon neighborhood, managed by Grinsell Lake LLC, has undergone significant structural and safety improvements since its construction in 1963. The 3-story building completed mandatory soft-story retrofits in 2018 (both residential and commercial) at a cost of over $93,000, demonstrating compliance with San Francisco's seismic safety requirements.

Recent improvements include a $75,000 telecommunications upgrade in 2024 for T-Mobile equipment, and an electrical upgrade to replace fire-hazard Zinsco equipment scheduled for October 2024, highlighting ongoing maintenance of critical systems. The building has faced several maintenance and habitability challenges, particularly in 2019 when multiple violations were recorded including water damage, mold issues, and interior surface problems, all of which were abated by April 2019. Separate complaints in 2019-2020 involved waste management issues with inadequate trash bin provision leading to debris problems.

The property has a recurring history of fire alarm system issues, with violations recorded in 2016, 2017, 2018, and most recently in 2024, though all previous violations were marked as corrected. While the building has undergone various unit improvements including bathroom and kitchen remodels (notably in Units 2, 4, and 6 from 2012-2016), concerns about proper maintenance of interior surfaces and systems have been documented through multiple housing inspection cases. The most recent building permit activity suggests continued focus on building systems maintenance and infrastructure improvements.

Last updated: January 17, 2025
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Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the safest 20% of buildings in Croker Amazon.

Building Characteristics

Total units 9
Year built 1963
Total area 8599 sq ft
Floors 3
Tax Abatements None
Building Class A5 - Apartment 5 to 14 Units
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Key Building Statistics

4
Building Complaints
Number of complaints filed with the Department of Building Inspection in the last 7 years.
14
Code Violations
Building code violations issued by DBI in the last 7 years.
0
Fire Incidents
Total number of fire incidents reported at this building.
0
DBI Director Hearings
Number of Director's Hearings held by DBI in the last 7 years.
38
311 Calls
Number of 311 calls for this building.
0
Fire Injuries
Number of fire injuries reported by SFFD.
5
Building Permits
Number of building permits issued by DBI.

Included Addresses

  • 1522 Geneva Ave, San Francisco CA 94112
  • 1520 Geneva Ave, San Francisco CA 94112

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1520-1522 Geneva Ave Landlord Information

Ownership Data

Ownership data from the Secured Roll (property tax) provided by the SF Assessor-Recorder.

NameAddress
Grinsell Lake Llc1520 Geneva Ave San Francisco CA 94112

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1520-1522 Geneva Ave Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1979
Units
More than 1 unit
Rent Board Registration
Not applicable
Additional Info
N/A
Year BuiltUnitsRent Board RegistrationAdditional Info
Before 1979 >1 unit N/A N/A

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311 Housing Complaints

The table below shows the 311 housing complaints received regarding the conditions at 1520-1522 Geneva Ave, as well as requests for service nearby.

OpenedCategoryResponsible AgencyRequest TypeRequest DetailsStatus
2025-07-11 21:06:20+00:00 Residential Building DBI - Housing Inspectionmold_and_mildewNone Closed
2025-06-30 14:42:43+00:00 Residential Building DBI - Housing Inspectionmold_and_mildewNone Closed
2025-03-18 08:49:29+00:00 General Request DBI - Inspection Servicesbuilding_inspectioninspection_services request_for_service Closed
2024-10-25 08:24:46+00:00 Parking Enforcement MTA - Abandoned Vehicles Workabandoned_vehicleNone Closed
2024-10-11 15:47:26+00:00 Residential Building DPH Environmental Healthinfestation_rodent_insectNone Closed
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DBI Complaints

Complaints received by the Department of Building Inspection.

Date FiledDate AbatedAssigned DivisionComplaint DescriptionStatusLink
2025-07-15 00:00:00+00:00NoneHousing Inspection ServicesCaller moved out of the this specific unit on july 9th. as they were cleaning everything out of the unit, they were exposed to black mold that was seen on the walls of the bedroom, living room, and bathroom (skylight area). now, he's going to the hospital due to sickness issues due to the mold exposure. Not Active View on DBI
2025-07-01 00:00:00+00:00NoneHousing Inspection ServicesCustomer is reporting there is structural damage and leaks. customer was mopping the floor and water started seeping down on the walls. there is black mold in the walls. the room was hot later that day and smelled moldy . customer had to to the er , they determined he had mold on his throat and lungs and was really sick. there are aready a number of novs for this building. Not Active View on DBI
2025-04-28 00:00:00+00:002025-04-29 00:00:00+00:00Building Inspection DivisionDate last observed: 27-apr-25; time last observed: 3:00; identity of person performing the work: see building permit.; floor: roof; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling other building; ; additional information: a permit was approved for the replacement of telecommunications equipment, and the new equipment is much bigger and taller than the old equipment. i live behind the building, and i never received any notice of the new equipment which significantly impacts my view. it is very obtrusive, and there must be alternative equipment that has less impact.; Not Active View on DBI
2020-06-17 00:00:00+00:00NoneHousing Inspection ServicesDate last observed: 16-jun-20; time last observed: today and everyday since 6/13; exact location: rear bldg; building type: commercial/business other housing; ; additional information: the property owner does not provide enough bins for the building. trash continually piles up on the ground between recology pickups. sometimes, recology will gather all the trash and pick it up, but sometimes they will just let it stay on the ground. wind also blows the garbage all over the parking lot and into neighboring yards. please contact me for pictures. ; Not Active View on DBI
2019-06-04 00:00:00+00:002019-09-04 00:00:00+00:00Housing Inspection ServicesDate last observed: 02-jun-19; time last observed: 6:00 pm; exact location: rear bldg; building type: residence/dwelling other building; ; additional information: the recycling and trash bins in the back of the apartment building are exposed to the public, and people go through them on a daily basis searching for mail, cans and bottles. dumping has occurred, and the bins overflow on a regular basis.; Not Active View on DBI
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DBI Violations

Building code violations records.

Date FiledDate AbatedItemViolation DescriptionStatus
2019-02-05T00:00:00.000Z maintain fire escape drop ladder in working condition (sec 908 hc) on reinspection day, property manager, owner, or the owner's agent needs to demonstrate the functionality of the fire escape ladders. provide a written and signed report from a qualified service company or contractor stating that all parts and cables have been tested and are functional or you are required to lower the ladder on re-inspection day to verify its proper full release. all fire escape drop ladders must be maintained and serviced annually, particularly the cable and all moving parts. lubricate and drop the ladder at least once per year. other sectionnot active
2019-02-05T00:00:00.000Z provide for compliance affidavit (sfbc 420.4, 907.2.11 and 3401.6.1 ) complete the affidavit provided for self certification of smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms. provide to inspector at the time of reinspection, send to inspector lawrie at 1660 mission st, san francisco, ca 94103, fax to (415) 558-6249, or email the forms to james.lawrie@sfgov.org . other sectionnot active
2019-02-05T00:00:00.000Z remove egress obstruction at (801,1001(l) hc) remove egress obstruction: a) at fire escapes; b) at interior hallways; c) at barricaded door at ground floor hallway. fire sectionnot active
2019-02-05T00:00:00.000Z repair floor covering (1001b,j,o hc) repair floor covering at top of main stair to second floor to permanently eliminate tripping hazard. interior surfaces sectionnot active
2019-02-05T00:00:00.000Z repair smoke enclosure door closer (807,707 hc) the smoke doors do not close completely with the automatic closer. adjust as required at: a) roof; b) second floor patio; c) ground floor lobby. remove secondary locks: d) roof; e) second floor patio. fire sectionnot active
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Fire Violations

Fire code violations recorded by the San Francisco Fire Department.

Violation DateDisposition DateAddressViolation DescriptionStatus
2024-03-06T00:00:00.000Z1500 Geneva Avealarm system maintained abated
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Fire Incidents

Historical fire incident records for the property.

Incident DatePrimary SituationIgnition CauseCivilian Injuries
2024-12-15 00:00:00+00:00745 Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentionalNone0
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Building Permits

Permit records for 1520-1522 Geneva Ave.

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Electrical Permits

Electrical system permits for the building.

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Plumbing Permits

Plumbing system permits for the building.

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Planning Records

Planning records for the property.

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Tenant Buyouts

Tenant buyout records for the property.

BlocklotAddressAgreement DateAmountTenants
6418066721 Rolph Street2017-05-23 00:00:00+00:0035000.04
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