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618 Bush St

Downtown, SF 94108 0272004A 37 units · 7 fl · 1914

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Downtown
Above average
avg 6.9
34
FewerMore

This building has 34 novs (7y), above the Downtown average of 6.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 618 Bush St 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 1914
2 or more units
37 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RC4
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
Units37
Floors7
Year built1914
Total area19,120 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0272004A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Fo 618 Bush Street Property
Mailing address
308 Jessie St San Francisco CA 94103
Last sale
091817

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Initial analysis

618 Bush Street is a 7-story, 37-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1914 and currently owned by Fo 618 Bush Street Property. The building has undergone significant renovations over the past decade, including a major kitchen and bathroom remodel project in 2015 that encompassed 24 units at a cost of $439,000, followed by similar renovations in units #54 and #76 in 2017 and 2018 respectively. Infrastructure improvements include a 600-amp service upgrade with new main switchgear and meter stacks completed in 2015, conversion of storage rooms into an electrical room and laundry facilities in 2016, and installation of a CCTV system in 2015.

Recent maintenance issues have raised concerns about resident comfort and safety, particularly regarding the elevator system. Multiple complaints have been filed between 2020 and 2024 about the elevator being non-functional, with the most recent complaints in October 2024 indicating it had been out of service for several weeks, causing significant difficulty for residents, especially those on higher floors. The building has experienced recurring water-related issues, with complaints about leaks occurring in 2023 and 2024, and a recent sewage discharge incident reported in August 2024. A sleeping area requirements violation was issued in December 2023, and during the inspection process, multiple other violations were noted, though dates and specifics were not provided in the data. Historical violations from 2000 included various safety concerns such as an expired fire extinguisher and debris blocking exits, though these were abated in 2001. The building's maintenance history shows regular updates to individual units and building systems, but the recurring elevator issues and recent water-related problems suggest ongoing challenges with building infrastructure maintenance.

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Risk rating

How 618 Bush St'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
7th percentile

Out of 448 buildings in this neighborhood, 417 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
6%
No DBI
violation
94%
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 6.7%
Moderate concern 29.9%
Severe concern 63.4%
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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The story over time

618 Bush St event timeline

Violations, complaints, fire incidents, permits, and buyouts — most recent records in order.

2026
Building Violation (NOV) Feb 12
Building violation
Repair/ replace bathtub spout/ diverter to prevent further leaks. location: bathroom ----------
Building Violation (NOV)Feb 12
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