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1257 Bush St

Downtown, SF 94109 0279017 35 units · 13 fl · 1965

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
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Downtown average of 6.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1257 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 1965
2 or more units
35 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
Units35
Floors13
Year built1965
Total area23,666 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0279017
Ownership

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

Owner name
Epp I & Sons Inc And L Epp
Mailing address
4745 Geary Blvd San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The 13-story multi-family residential building at 1257 Bush Street, owned by Epp I & Sons Inc And L Epp, was constructed in 1965 and contains 35 units. The building has undergone several significant maintenance and safety upgrades over the years, with the most recent being a fire alarm system upgrade in June 2024 to meet modern standards, though this work followed multiple recent fire code violations in 2024-2025. The property has a documented history of maintenance issues, particularly in 2017 when numerous violations were recorded regarding weather proofing, lead hazards, and the need for safety equipment such as carbon monoxide detectors and smoke detectors, though these were all abated by June 2017. More recently, in late 2024, there were multiple complaints about unauthorized construction work, including elevator and lobby modifications, with concerns about permit compliance and safety, particularly regarding accessibility for disabled residents.

The building's maintenance history shows periodic roof work, with re-roofing projects completed in 1993 and 2018, and ongoing issues with various systems requiring attention. Multiple fire safety violations have been recorded over the years, including issues with the highrise sprinkler system, sleeping area requirements, and test/maintenance documentation, though most have been abated once addressed. Recent complaints about illegal construction work raise concerns about current maintenance practices and permit compliance. While many historical violations and complaints have been resolved, the building's record shows a pattern of requiring attention to both basic maintenance and safety systems over the years, particularly regarding fire safety compliance and building code adherence.

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Risk rating

How 1257 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
42th percentile

Out of 448 buildings in this neighborhood, 260 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
15%
No DBI
violation
85%
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 location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 9.8%
Moderate concern 74.6%
Severe concern 15.6%
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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1257 Bush St event timeline

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2026
311 Request May 05
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