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830 Bush St

Downtown, SF 94108 0274006 36 units · 6 fl · 1923

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Downtown — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 6.9
3
FewerMore

This building has 3 novs (7y), at or below the Downtown average of 6.9.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 830 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 1923
2 or more units
36 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 1923
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
Units36
Floors6
Year built1923
Total area28,440 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0274006
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Po Box 590206 San Francisco CA 94159
Last sale
February 01, 1990

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Initial analysis

The 36-unit, 6-story apartment building at 830 Bush St, owned by Wortham Revocable Trust and built in 1923, has experienced a number of significant maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most pressing is a currently open sleeping area requirement violation issued in December 2023, representing the most recent safety concern. The building has undergone various infrastructure improvements, including a $60,000 roof parapet retrofit planned for 2024, reroofing projects in 2016 and 1988, and multiple hot water boiler replacements in 2015 and 2009. Compliance issues have been notable, with a 2021 violation regarding dryer vent installations requiring the replacement of ducts to meet code, and an ongoing rodent problem reported in May 2024.

The building's maintenance history shows regular attention to basic systems, though not without challenges. Fire safety inspections have revealed recurring issues with alarm systems, electrical systems, and combustible materials, though these were generally resolved promptly. Historical violations from 2004 included concerns about boiler certification, fire escape maintenance, and debris removal, all of which were abated. The property has generated multiple 311 calls in recent years regarding street maintenance and debris removal, with the most recent related to a sewer issue being reported in September 2023. While the building has faced various operational challenges, it has also demonstrated an ongoing commitment to infrastructure maintenance through regular permit applications for significant repairs and replacements.

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Risk rating

How 830 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
14thpercentile

Out of 448 buildings in this neighborhood, 385 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
8%
No DBI
violation
92%
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 risk forecast
High failure risk 92%
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

830 Bush St event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit Mar 20
Roofing - no hotworks.
$35,000 · Complete
DBI ComplaintMar 19
Date last observed: 04-mar-26; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling other plumbing; ; additional information: we had our water tested, and the result came back that our water contains 31.6ppb of lead https://gosimplelab.com/report/mpnmqw we contacted the building manager, but they said the water comes from the city and there's nothing they can do about it. 31.6ppb of lead exceeds the lead hazard definition of 10ppb stated here https://www.sf.gov/definition-of-lead-hazards;

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