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846 Bush St

Downtown, SF 94108 0274007 32 units · 4 fl · 1917

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
1
FewerMore

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

Rent & eviction protection

Is 846 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 1917
2 or more units
32 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
Units32
Floors4
Year built1917
Total area18,140 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0274007
Ownership

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

Owner name
City Place Llc
Mailing address
Anna Wong Po Box 964 Tiburon CA 94920
Last sale
110999

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Initial analysis

The 32-unit, 4-story apartment building at 846 Bush Street, owned by City Place LLC, has undergone several significant safety and maintenance improvements in recent years. Most notably, in early 2024, the building completed comprehensive fire safety upgrades to install additional notification devices throughout the property, including LF sounders in all units' potential sleeping areas and a remote power supply, though a violation remains open regarding sleeping area requirements. The building has a documented history of boiler-related issues, with multiple complaints about permit renewals between 2018 and 2020, and recent complaints in 2024 about plumbing issues including slow drainage and water intrusion/mold problems. The property's maintenance record shows regular updates to major systems, including the replacement of water heaters and boilers in 2011, 2014, and 2020.

Historically, the building has addressed several critical safety requirements, including a seismic retrofit completed in 1998, though it faced some compliance issues with the Soft Story Retrofit Program in 2014 that were later resolved. The building's fire safety systems have received ongoing attention, with earlier installation of sprinklers and fire escape modifications. Recent complaints in 2024 indicate continuing maintenance challenges, particularly regarding plumbing systems and water supply. The property has experienced recurring issues with boiler permit renewals, as evidenced by multiple violations between 2001 and 2020. External to the building, there have been multiple reports of graffiti and sidewalk maintenance issues, with the most recent complaints in early 2025. While most historical violations have been resolved, the property exhibits a pattern of periodic maintenance challenges that suggest ongoing infrastructure and systems aging issues.

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Risk rating

How 846 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
71th percentile

Out of 448 buildings in this neighborhood, 130 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
28%
No DBI
violation
72%
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 10.1%
Moderate concern 72.0%
Severe concern 17.9%
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

846 Bush St event timeline

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

2024
DBI Complaint Mar 28
Bathroom sink drainage is slow and bathtub does not drain at all. the sink drains into the bathtub.
Housing Inspection Services
DBI ComplaintMar 04
Date last observed: 29-feb-24; time last observed: 10:00pm; identity of person performing the work: none; floor: 1; unit: 4; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling water intrusion; mold; structural problems; ; additional information: mold, holes, asbestos, lead, nats;

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