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972 Bush St

Downtown, SF 94109 0275005 28 units · 6 fl · 1913

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
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Downtown average of 6.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 972 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 1913
2 or more units
28 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
Units28
Floors6
Year built1913
Total area30,204 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0275005
Ownership

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

Owner name
Primo Segundo N V
Mailing address
Meridian Management Group 1145 Bush St San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
121018

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with risk grades for each.

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Initial analysis

The 28-unit, 6-story multi-family residential building at 972 Bush Street, owned by Primo Segundo N V, has undergone significant upgrades and improvements since its 1913 construction. The building's most recent major safety upgrade occurred in 2023, when the fire alarm system was modified to comply with San Francisco Fire Code requirements, including the addition of a remote power booster and low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas. This followed a similar fire system upgrade in 2018 that included new control panels and detectors. Between 2016 and 2018, multiple units (including #5, #25, #54, #52, and three units in 2017) underwent extensive interior remodeling, including kitchen and bathroom renovations, sprinkler system updates, and electrical upgrades.

The building has experienced recurring elevator issues, with the most recent complaint filed in July 2017 still showing as active, while previous elevator outages were reported in 2008 and 2006. Heating system problems were documented in multiple complaints between 2000 and 2007. A significant building-wide concern was recorded in September 2017 regarding lead-based paint hazards, though this violation was later abated. The property underwent a conversion project to add three dwelling units by reallocating former communal and storage space, with associated planning records indicating successful approval of the Exposure Variance request. Recent 311 calls from October to November 2024 show recurring issues with garbage and debris on the property grounds, including multiple reports of abandoned furniture and other waste, though these exterior maintenance issues are separate from the building's internal systems and habitability concerns.

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Risk rating

How 972 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
33th percentile

Out of 448 buildings in this neighborhood, 300 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
10%
No DBI
violation
90%
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 complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 6.5%
Moderate concern 87.6%
Severe concern 5.9%
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

972 Bush St event timeline

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

2026
Plumbing Permit May 27
Work category: 8p; install new domestic hot water boiler, old boiler with serial number c12238469 has been removed.
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