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1253 Bush St

Downtown, SF 94109 0279024 33 units · 6 fl · 1964

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 1253 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 1964
2 or more units
33 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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1964
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units33
Floors6
Year built1964
Total area21,790 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0279024
Ownership

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

Mailing address
624 Chaparral Cir Napa CA 94558
Last sale
101095

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Initial analysis

The 1253 Bush Street property is a 33-unit, 6-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1964 and currently owned by 1253 Bush Street LLC. The building has undergone several significant safety and infrastructure improvements in recent years, with the most notable being a comprehensive upgrade to the fire alarm system in December 2023 and January 2024, which included the installation of power boosters and low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas at a cost of $62,500. Other recent improvements include a 2019 studio unit remodel (including kitchen and bathroom upgrades), a roof replacement in 2017, and the installation of new hot water equipment in 2017.

The building has experienced periodic maintenance and safety-related issues, particularly concerning its fire safety systems and plumbing infrastructure. Notable incidents include a severe water damage incident in 2007, multiple routine fire safety inspections revealing various violations between 2006 and 2015, and a recent fire extinguisher violation in November 2023 that was corrected in February 2024. The property has had several fire-related incidents recorded, though none have resulted in civilian injuries. Recent 311 calls regarding the property have primarily concerned issues outside the building, such as street cleaning and encampment-related matters, with a noise complaint recorded in July 2024 still listed as open. The building's management has generally addressed violations and maintenance issues in a timely manner, as evidenced by the "complete" status of most recent building permits and the abatement of various fire safety violations.

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Risk rating

How 1253 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 9.7%
Moderate concern 71.4%
Severe concern 18.9%
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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2026
Fire Complaint Jan 27
Alarm Systems
Condition Corrected

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