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1283 Bush St

Downtown, SF 94109 0279015

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
Above average
avg 6.9
10
FewerMore

This building has 10 novs (7y), above the Downtown average of 6.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1283 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 unknown
2 or more units
? units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
POLK
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Building characteristics
Units
Floors
Year built
Total area
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0279015
Ownership

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

Owner name
Wu John Q Z&Kom Wah Mah
Mailing address
1283 Bush St Apt 7 San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
091919

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Initial analysis

1283 Bush Street is a four-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1913, containing 8 units under TIC Bldg 4 units or less classification, currently owned by Wu John Q and Z&kom Wah Mah. The building's maintenance and safety record shows some concerning patterns, particularly in recent years. Most notably, there are three active violations from 2018 related to security, interior surfaces, and sanitation, including a serious complaint about persistent mold in bathrooms and bedrooms that was allegedly painted over rather than properly remediated. The building has experienced recurring issues with its fire safety systems, including recent fire violations in July 2024 regarding missing standpipe caps, and previous violations in 2018 related to alarm systems and sprinklers that were eventually corrected. There have also been multiple elevator rescue incidents recorded by the fire department, though no civilian injuries were reported in any incidents.

The property's maintenance history reveals several permitted improvements and repairs, including the installation of fire sprinklers in 1986 and additional work such as reroofing in 1995. A significant cluster of violations was recorded in December 2007, though these were all abated by January 2008. More recently, there has been heightened activity regarding building cleanliness and safety standards, with multiple 311 calls in late 2024 concerning garbage, debris, and sanitation issues near the property. Street cleaning and maintenance records from 2024 show recurring issues with sidewalk cleanliness and various debris types. The building's most recent permitted work includes a street space modification from 2015, though this was a minor priced at $1.00.

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Risk rating

How 1283 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
87th percentile

Out of 448 buildings in this neighborhood, 58 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
60%
No DBI
violation
40%
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.

Property class: tenancy in common

Tenancy-in-common ownership structure, which has distinct maintenance and management patterns.

Building age

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

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 57.7%
Moderate concern 33.7%
Severe concern 8.6%
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

1283 Bush St event timeline

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

2025
311 Request May 25
Other garbage can repair
Litter Receptacle Maintenance

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