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624-630 Bush St

Downtown, SF 94108 0272004B 27 units · 5 fl · 1914

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. 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
At or below average
avg 6.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Downtown average of 6.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 624-630 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
27 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.

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 1914
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
Units27
Floors5
Year built1914
Total area12,479 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0272004B
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Chandler Properties 2799 California St San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
032596

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624 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94108
626 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94108
630 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94108
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Initial analysis

The 27-unit multi-family residential building at 624-630 Bush Street is a 5-story apartment structure built in 1914, currently owned by 626 Bush Ltd. The building has undergone several significant infrastructure improvements in recent years, including the installation of low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas (2024), replacement of the heating boiler (2024), and previous upgrades to the fire alarm system, window sashes (2014), and major plumbing work including sewer line replacement (2014). The building has experienced recurring fire safety concerns, with the most recent violation related to sleeping area requirements issued in December 2023, and previous issues including expired fire extinguishers and sprinkler system concerns.

There have been several documented complaints and maintenance issues over the years, particularly between 2000 and 2004, including problems with mold, water damage in unit 305, and electrical system concerns. A notable incident occurred in 2010 involving fire damage to a neighboring unit, raising tenant safety concerns. Recent years show continued attention to building systems, with multiple permits for electrical work and routine maintenance. The building's location has experienced some external challenges, as evidenced by numerous 311 calls in 2024 regarding sidewalk cleaning, garbage, and debris, though these are primarily related to public space maintenance rather than building-specific issues. Fire incident records show only minor events with no civilian injuries, such as elevator rescues and cooking-related alarms, suggesting overall building safety systems are generally operational despite the occasional violations noted.

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Risk rating

How 624-630 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
33th percentile

Out of 448 buildings in this neighborhood, 300 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
10%
No DBI
violation
90%
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.

Building size

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

Construction type (C)

The building's construction type on file, which affects its maintenance risk profile.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 8.2%
Moderate concern 79.8%
Severe concern 12.0%
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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624-630 Bush St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jun 22
Garbage and debris
other bagged boxed contained garbage
311 RequestMay 04
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