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1264 Bush St

Downtown, SF 94109 0278007 6 units · 3 fl · 1917

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Downtown
At or below average
avg 6.9
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Downtown average of 6.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1264 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 1917
2 or more units
6 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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1917
Total area4,167 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0278007
Ownership

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

Owner name
Hornbacher Stanford
Mailing address
1264 Bush St Tic Po Box 330395 San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
033021

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Initial analysis

The three-story, six-unit multi-family residential building at 1264 Bush Street, built in 1917 and currently owned by Hornbacher Stanford, has undergone several significant modifications and faced various compliance issues over the past decades. Most recently, a two-story horizontal addition and interior renovation of unit #1 was filed in September 2021 with an estimated cost of $400,000. The building has a documented history of heating system problems, with violations noted in late 2003 regarding inadequate heat supply, though these were abated by October 2004. More recent concerns include a May 2022 violation for an unpermitted boiler operation, which was eventually addressed by August 2024, and a 2020 complaint regarding an allegedly illegal bathroom installation in the basement with improper waste disposal.

The property has undergone various renovations and inspections, including significant work in 2008 involving bathroom and kitchen remodeling across all units, window replacements, and other improvements. Structural work includes an umbrella retrofit completed in 2001 and seismic upgrades such as brace and roof tie installations in 1988. The building experienced multiple routine housing inspections between 2010 and 2018, during which various violations were noted, including issues with fire safety systems, elevator compliance, and sanitation. A tenant buyout occurred in May 2024, with one tenant receiving $5,500. Recent 311 calls from 2024 have primarily concerned street-level issues such as garbage and debris, with multiple reports of needles and other cleaning needs near the property, though these external matters do not directly reflect on the building's internal conditions.

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Risk rating

How 1264 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
85th percentile

Out of 448 buildings in this neighborhood, 67 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
57%
No DBI
violation
43%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Building age

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 51.9%
Moderate concern 34.6%
Severe concern 13.5%
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

1264 Bush St event timeline

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

2024
311 Request Dec 06
Encampment
Encampment
Tenant BuyoutMay 17
Tenant buyout · $5,500

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