1080 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94109

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.