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1209 Bush St

Downtown, SF 94109 0279022 23 units · 3 fl · 1915

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
Above average
avg 6.9
8
FewerMore

This building has 8 novs (7y), above the Downtown average of 6.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1209 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 1915
2 or more units
23 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
Units23
Floors3
Year built1915
Total area9,420 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0279022
Ownership

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

Owner name
Haste Property Llc
Mailing address
Norcal Property Management 170 King St Unit 506 San Francisco CA 94107
Last sale
072811

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Initial analysis

The three-story, 23-unit apartment building at 1209 Bush Street, built in 1915 and managed by Haste Property LLC, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most notably, there are current concerns regarding fire safety systems, with open violations related to sleeping area requirements since December 2023, and newly issued violations in January 2024 concerning sprinkler systems and alarm systems that were previously improperly maintained or operated without proper permits. The property has a documented history of heat-related problems, with tenant complaints about insufficient heat and hot water persisting into 2021, though some heating system upgrades have been implemented, including a new steam boiler installation in 2021 and a 199-gallon storage tank replacement in 2013.

The building's maintenance record shows a pattern of addressing aging infrastructure, including a significant seismic retrofit in 1993 (valued at $78,000), although some historical permits have expired without completion verification, such as reroofing work from 1996. Recent plumbing issues have been evident, with multiple complaints about water leaks and mold in 2018, and the building's infrastructure has faced challenges including sewer back-up incidents in October 2024. The property has also seen several fire safety inspections revealing violations, most recently in 2024, though many past violations have been resolved. A notable incident occurred regarding illegal short-term rentals in Unit 7, which was addressed through city intervention in 2024. The building's location in an urban area has resulted in routine street cleaning and sidewalk maintenance issues, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls for garbage and waste removal in the vicinity throughout 2023-2024.

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Risk rating

How 1209 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
68th percentile

Out of 448 buildings in this neighborhood, 143 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
25%
No DBI
violation
75%
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 11.2%
Moderate concern 58.7%
Severe concern 30.1%
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

1209 Bush St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Apr 01
Garbage and debris
other loose garbage debris yard waste
Fire ComplaintFeb 03
Extinguishers

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