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1086 Bush St

Downtown, SF 94109 0276016 9 units · 4 fl · 1914

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
3
FewerMore

This building has 3 novs (7y), at or below the Downtown average of 6.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1086 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 1914
2 or more units
9 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
Units9
Floors4
Year built1914
Total area6,728 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0276016
Ownership

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

Owner name
Dennis A & Mary-Jo Murphy 2
Mailing address
Dennis A & Mary-jo Murphy, 216 Lomitas Ave South San Francisco CA 94080
Last sale
091919

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Initial analysis

The 9-unit, 4-story apartment building at 1086 Bush Street, constructed in 1914, has undergone several significant updates to its safety systems in recent years, with the most recent being the installation of 26 sounders and 4 pull stations in December 2023 as part of fire alarm system improvements costing $28,400. There have been recurring issues with the building's fire safety systems, including multiple fire alarm and sprinkler/standpipe system complaints between 2009 and 2024, though these were generally promptly addressed once identified. The building has a history of maintenance and compliance issues, with multiple violations documented in 2010 regarding fire escape ladders, egress obstruction, self-closing doors, and the central alarm system, all of which were abated in March 2024.

Recent inspections and complaints from 2023-2024 indicate ongoing maintenance activities, including boiler tank replacement in 2009 and various routine inspections. The property has experienced some exterior maintenance challenges, as evidenced by multiple reports of graffiti and sidewalk cleaning issues between 2023-2024, and three replacement window installations in 1998. A recent fire escape ladder maintenance issue was documented and abated in early 2024. Historical records show the building was reroofed in 1990 and underwent general compliance updates in 1985. Two planning records from 1992 and 1994 regarding conversion to an inn were disapproved. The building's fire safety systems have been maintained with regular updates, though the frequency of related complaints suggests this remains an area requiring ongoing attention. The property has experienced occasional false alarm activations, with no reported injuries from these incidents.

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Risk rating

How 1086 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
65th percentile

Out of 448 buildings in this neighborhood, 157 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
24%
No DBI
violation
76%
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 tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 11.5%
Moderate concern 56.7%
Severe concern 31.8%
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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1086 Bush St event timeline

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2026
311 Request May 14
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