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1720 Geneva Ave

Croker Amazon, SF 94112 6423012 2 units · 3 fl · 1900

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.

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 1720 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 1900
2 or more units
2 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 1900
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
Units2
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area3,227 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6423012
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Hung Jimmy Chin Ching & Ang 1720 Geneva Ave San Francisco CA 94134
Last sale
July 09, 2021

Landlord portfolio

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

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Initial analysis

The Hung Family Trust's property at 1720 Geneva Avenue is a three-story, multi-family residential building (duplex) constructed in 1900, located in the Crocker Amazon neighborhood. The building's recent improvements include the installation of an EV charger in December 2021, representing the property's only building or electrical permit on record in recent decades. The property's maintenance and incident history shows a pattern of street-related issues, particularly in 2021-2024, with three documented pavement defects (two in 2022 and one in 2021) and a graffiti incident in July 2024 that was addressed through official channels.

The property has experienced several infrastructure-related maintenance events since 2014, including street cleaning and garbage removal issues in 2015 (with multiple instances) and catch basin maintenance completed that same year. A flickering street light issue was resolved in March 2014. Prior to the recent EV charger installation, the building had no significant recorded improvements or permits in the past 37 years. Public health involvement was noted in February 2021 with a general complaint that was transferred to the Environmental Health division, though the specific nature and resolution of this incident are not detailed in the records.

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Risk rating

How 1720 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
22ndpercentile

Out of 119 buildings in this neighborhood, 93 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
61%
No DBI
violation
39%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

The three data points that most influenced this building's risk rating — ranked by the weight the model placed on each one.

Neighborhood location

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Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 39%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1720 Geneva Ave event timeline

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2021
Electrical Permit Dec 02
Ev charger
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