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786 Bush St

Downtown, SF 94108 0273009 13 units · 5 fl · 1911

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
5
FewerMore

This building has 5 novs (7y), at or below the Downtown average of 6.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 786 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
13 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
Units13
Floors5
Year built1911
Total area8,650 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0273009
Ownership

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

Owner name
Abuyaghi Properties Llc
Mailing address
854 Ellis St San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
092419

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Initial analysis

The 5-story, 13-unit multi-family residential building at 786 Bush Street, owned by Abuyaghi Properties LLC and built in 1911, has undergone several significant modifications over the past decades, with the most substantial being a 2010 conversion of a portion of the building from residential to restaurant use, which included various structural and safety improvements. The property has experienced multiple fire safety issues, with violations noted in 2020 for exits, alarm systems, and illumination, all of which were subsequently abated. Most recently, in February 2024, the building received multiple building code violations related to gas utility shutoff tools and compliance affidavits, though these were abated by early March 2024. The building's maintenance history includes various improvements such as the installation of a fire suppression system in 2013, electrical upgrades including a 100-amp 3-phase service installation in 2010, and HVAC improvements.

The surrounding area has experienced typical urban issues, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls between 2018-2022 regarding blocked sidewalks, noise complaints, and general street cleaning matters. The most recent building permit activity includes street space permits issued in 2016 and 2012, and while some older permits from the 1980s regarding storefront awnings are listed as cancelled or expired, they are no longer relevant to the building's current condition. The property has maintained active engagement with city inspections and permits, demonstrating compliance with most requirements, though the recent gas utility compliance issues highlight ongoing maintenance responsibilities.

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Risk rating

How 786 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
40th percentile

Out of 448 buildings in this neighborhood, 269 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
14%
No DBI
violation
86%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 11.1%
Moderate concern 77.5%
Severe concern 11.5%
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

786 Bush St event timeline

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

2025
DBI Complaint Jun 26
No violations observed at the time of inspection. 604 and smoke/co alarm affidavits received.
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