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878-884 Bush St

Downtown, SF 94108 0274011 18 units · 5 fl · 1917

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. 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
Above average
avg 6.9
18
FewerMore

This building has 18 novs (7y), above the Downtown average of 6.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 878-884 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
18 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
Units18
Floors5
Year built1917
Total area16,320 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0274011
Ownership

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

Owner name
See Boon & Helena Hom Revoc
Mailing address
727 19th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
090513

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880 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94108
878 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94108
884 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94108
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Initial analysis

The 18-unit, 5-story multi-family residential building at 878-884 Bush Street, owned by See Boon & Helena Hom Revoc, has undergone several significant infrastructure upgrades and unit improvements in recent years. Most notably, in 2023 and early 2024, the building received substantial fire safety upgrades, including a fire alarm system modernization to comply with San Francisco Fire Code requirements costing $34,800, followed by corrections to the floor plan and related modifications in early 2024 costing $3,000. The building has also seen considerable plumbing improvements, including the installation of a new 100-gallon commercial water heater in early 2024, which was prompted by complaints about hot water issues. Multiple unit renovations were completed in 2023, including bathroom and kitchen updates in units 103 and 205. During this period, there were several complaints and violation notices related to unauthorized work and plumbing issues, particularly concerning underground plumbing and sewage problems in mid-2023, though these issues appear to have been addressed.

The building's maintenance history shows attention to both structural and safety systems, with past projects including window replacement, emergency lighting installation, and exit sign improvements. However, there have been recurring issues with compliance and unauthorized work, particularly in 2016-2018, when multiple violations were filed regarding electrical work, plumbing installations, and boiler operation without proper permits. In terms of fire safety, while there have been multiple fire alarm system-related incidents recorded between 2006-2023, including violations and repairs, no serious fire incidents have occurred. Recent complaints have focused on water heating system issues and unauthorized work, with the building receiving several plumbing-related violations in 2023. The property has maintained regular updates to essential systems, including a 400-amp electrical service upgrade and various unit-specific improvements, though there have been ongoing challenges with permit compliance and unauthorized modifications that have required subsequent corrections.

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Risk rating

How 878-884 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
18th percentile

Out of 448 buildings in this neighborhood, 367 are predicted to be safer.

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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 4.5%
Moderate concern 86.8%
Severe concern 8.7%
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

878-884 Bush St event timeline

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

2025
DBI Complaint Sep 16
There is no visible address number on the front of the building. someone tried writing in in chalk or crayon, but it's not visible for emergency responders or for mail/package delivery.
Housing Inspection Services
Building Violation (NOV)Jun 30
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