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890 Bush St

Downtown, SF 94108 0274012 47 units · 6 fl · 1919

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Downtown — not a forecast
Above average
avg 6.9
11
FewerMore

This building has 11 novs (7y), above the Downtown average of 6.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 890 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 1919
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 1919
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 built1919
Total area23,800 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0274012
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Wayne Levenfeld 1055 Ralston Ave Belmont CA 94002
Last sale
October 31, 2007

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Initial analysis

The 47-unit, 6-story apartment building at 890 Bush Street, owned by Ralston Capital-sf Multifam, was constructed in 1919 and has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the years. Most recently, in 2023, the building received both a new roof ($66,000) and upgraded backflow prevention for the steam heat boiler. The building's infrastructure has seen substantial upgrades, including a new hot water heater installation in 2019, replacement of 35 windows in 2017, and installation of new storage tanks in 2011. The building's fire safety systems have required consistent attention, with multiple violations and corrections related to alarm systems between 2008-2023, including a recent sleeping area requirement violation issued in December 2023. Elevator maintenance has been a recurring issue, with complaints about outages (most recently in 2012, 2024) and a violation in 2024 regarding the absence of an on-site manager.

The property has undergone significant unit upgrades, with extensive remodeling work completed in 2008 involving nine units (606, 602, 506, 501, 408, 402, 401, 306, 208) and unit 502, including electrical system upgrades, new fixtures, and kitchen/bath renovations. The building's plumbing system has also seen considerable improvements, including repiping work in 2008 and the replacement of major systems in 2011 and 2019. While the building has a history of various maintenance issues, including a cluster of violations in 2010 related to elevator repair, combustible storage, and boiler maintenance, most violations have been addressed and closed. The property has experienced multiple fire alarm system activations, elevator rescues, and other emergency responses by fire services, though none resulted in civilian injuries. Recent 311 calls (2024) have primarily concerned street cleaning issues and abandoned items outside the building. A routine zoning verification letter was issued and closed in 2024, indicating compliance with local zoning regulations.

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Risk rating

How 890 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
23rdpercentile

Out of 448 buildings in this neighborhood, 345 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
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.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 91%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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890 Bush St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Mar 29
Garbage and debris
other loose garbage debris yard waste
311 RequestFeb 10
311 service request

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