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734 Bush St

Downtown, SF 94108 0273006 47 units · 6 fl · 1911

This building has more problems than most buildings in this 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
At or below average
avg 6.9
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Downtown average of 6.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 734 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 1911
2 or more units
47 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 1911
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
Units47
Floors6
Year built1911
Total area33,000 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0273006
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Russell B Flynn, Managing P 1717 Powell St Ste 300 San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
010411

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Initial analysis

The 734 Bush Street building, a 47-unit, 6-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1911, has undergone various improvements and faced multiple issues over the past decade. Most notably, in 2024-2025, significant fire safety upgrades were implemented, including a new fire alarm system with additional safety features, though a recent violation for sleeping area requirements was issued in December 2023. The building has experienced recurring boiler permit issues, with complaints filed in 2018 regarding expired permits, though these were eventually resolved. Multiple units have received renovations over the years, including comprehensive kitchen and bathroom updates in units 12, 26, 36, 56, and others between 2011 and 2020, with proper permitting and inspections completed for most work.

The property has experienced various maintenance and safety challenges, including a sewage backup incident in December 2024, multiple noise complaints in 2024, and past issues with masonry retaining walls that were addressed in 2009. Historical fire safety violations have been documented, including blocked exits in 2006 and multiple violations in 2020 related to sprinkler systems, alarm maintenance, and fire protection equipment. Recent permits indicate ongoing maintenance and system upgrades, including plumbing improvements such as water heater installations and bathroom renovations. The building's management has generally responded to violations and complaints, with many issues being marked as resolved or abated, including a significant tenant buyout recorded in January 2020 for $12,325.62.

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Risk rating

How 734 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
25th percentile

Out of 448 buildings in this neighborhood, 336 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
9%
No DBI
violation
91%
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 severity forecast
No violation 6.0%
Moderate concern 83.1%
Severe concern 10.9%
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

734 Bush St event timeline

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

2025
Building Violation (NOV) Nov 10 Serious
The building façade inspection program established by ordinance 67-16 and codified as san francisco existing building code chapter 5f requires certain building facades be regularly inspected by a california licensed architect or engineer. a written report of the inspection findings shall be submitted to the department for review. this building is in violation of the mandatory building façade inspection program tier 2 comprehensive inspection report submittal deadline of 12/31/2023. see san francisco existing building code chapter 5f and sections 501f, 503f, 505f, and 507f for applicable codes this program. monthly monitoring fee section 110a table 1a-k
DBI ComplaintNov 10
Customer is not in compliance with sf existing building code chapter 5f

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