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704 Bush St

Downtown, SF 94108 0273003 41 units · 4 fl · 1916

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over 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 Downtown — not a forecast
Above average
avg 6.9
10
FewerMore

This building has 10 novs (7y), above the Downtown average of 6.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 704 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 1916
2 or more units
41 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 1916
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
Units41
Floors4
Year built1916
Total area19,726 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0273003
Ownership

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

Mailing address
220 Montgomery St Fl 20 San Francisco CA 94104
Last sale
January 10, 2020

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Initial analysis

704 Bush Street is a 4-story, 41-unit residential building constructed in 1916, currently managed by 704 Bush Street Associates. The property has experienced significant maintenance and safety issues over the past several years, with the most pressing concerns occurring in 2025-2026. A particularly serious situation involved the removal of a bathroom window in unit 204 in June 2025, which was not properly replaced and became a second fire escape access point issue, leading to multiple housing inspection complaints and violations regarding fire safety. The building has also faced structural concerns, with reports of ceiling collapse in a bathroom due to plumbing issues in November 2025, and earlier reports of potential structural damage in July 2025.

The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of deferred upkeep, including violations for broken glass in unit 103's closet door (October 2025) and lead paint concerns affecting respiratory health (October 2025). Recent improvements include the installation of a new kitchen hood fire suppression system (2025), fire alarm system upgrades (2025), and various unit-specific renovations. The property has generated considerable service requests, with 208 311 calls in the past seven years, including multiple reports of garbage and debris issues and rodent/insect infestations in early 2026. While some building permits indicate ongoing maintenance and safety system upgrades, the frequency and nature of violations and complaints suggest persistent challenges in building management and maintenance.

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Risk rating

How 704 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

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
37thpercentile

Out of 448 buildings in this neighborhood, 282 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
13%
No DBI
violation
87%
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.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 87%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

704 Bush St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jul 29
Garbage and debris
furniture
311 RequestMar 24
Infestation rodent insect

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