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1080 Bush St

Downtown, SF 94109 0276015 55 units · 5 fl · 1913

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
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 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 1080 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
55 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 1913
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
Units55
Floors5
Year built1913
Total area24,528 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0276015
Ownership

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

Mailing address
C/o Academy Of Art Universi 79 New Montgomery St San Francisco CA 94105
Last sale
October 08, 1999

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Initial analysis

The 55-unit, 5-story multi-family residential building at 1080 Bush Street, owned by 1080 Bush Street LLC, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over recent years. Most notably, there are current violations regarding sleeping area requirements (issued December 2023) and alarm system maintenance (violations issued April and May 2024), with an open sleeping area violation as of May 2024. Recent complaints (December 2023) have reported problems with the building's elevator, including loud clanking and screeching sounds. The property, originally built in 1913, has undergone various modifications, including a controversial 2020 conversion attempt of 15 residential hotel units to group housing, which was subject to enforcement scrutiny. Historical records show recurring fire safety concerns, with violations related to alarm systems, sprinkler systems, and blocked exits dating back to 2010 through 2024. The building has also undergone necessary infrastructure improvements, including the installation of grab bars (2013), kitchen remodels in specific units (2012), roofing work (2011), and plumbing upgrades such as a new hot water boiler (2013) and sump pump installation (2016). A notable cluster of building violations was documented in 2019, related to smoke detectors, structural maintenance, and various safety requirements, though these were abated by June 2019. The property has maintained its status as group housing for a post-secondary educational institution, containing 42 apartments and 15 guest rooms, though this status has been subject to regulatory scrutiny and enforcement actions. Recent 311 calls from late 2023 to 2024 have primarily related to street cleaning issues outside the building, including reports of human waste and excessive noise, suggesting some ongoing challenges with the surrounding area.

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Risk rating

How 1080 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.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

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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The story over time

1080 Bush St event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Nov 06
Garbage and debris
human waste or urine
Fire ComplaintAug 04
Alarm Systems

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