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1105 Bush St

Downtown, SF 94109 0280001 46 units · 5 fl · 1911

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. 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
4
FewerMore

This building has 4 novs (7y), at or below the Downtown average of 6.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1105 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 1911
2 or more units
46 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
Units46
Floors5
Year built1911
Total area25,727 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0280001
Ownership

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

Owner name
Christopher J Dressel Lvg T
Mailing address
1717 Powell St Ste 300 San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
042700

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Included addresses

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1105 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94109
849 A Leavenworth St, San Francisco, CA 94109
849 Leavenworth St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1105 E Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The 46-unit, 5-story multi-family residential building at 1105 Bush Street, constructed in 1911 and currently owned by Christopher J Dressel Lvg T, has undergone several significant renovations and faced various maintenance challenges over the years. The most recent major improvement was a comprehensive fire alarm system upgrade completed in May 2023, valued at $89,528, which included new smoke detectors, pull stations, and low-frequency sounders in sleeping rooms to enhance safety compliance. The building has experienced recurring issues with its heating and hot water systems, including a notable allegation in 2008 regarding inadequate heat throughout the building, and more recently, complaints about rusting tubs and maintenance concerns filed in 2024. The property has a documented history of fire safety violations, with the most recent violation issued in November 2023 regarding sleeping area requirements, though this was subsequently abated.

The building has undergone several significant infrastructure upgrades, including the removal of a rooftop Towerstream antenna in 2016, bathroom and kitchen renovations in 2010, and various plumbing system improvements between 2011-2012, including the installation of new boilers and backflow systems. Historical records show that the building experienced a fire incident in 2003 that resulted in damage to multiple units and the lightwell, requiring substantial repairs. More recent housing inspection complaints from 2024 have raised concerns about insect/rodent issues and mold, though these complaints are no longer active. The property has also faced challenges with boiler permit compliance, with violations noted in 2018 regarding unpermitted boiler operation, though these issues were subsequently addressed. Regular maintenance activities such as sidewalk repairs, roofing work, and accessibility improvements have been documented throughout the building's history, showing an ongoing effort to maintain and upgrade the property.

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Risk rating

How 1105 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
17th percentile

Out of 448 buildings in this neighborhood, 372 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
8%
No DBI
violation
92%
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 6.4%
Moderate concern 63.8%
Severe concern 29.7%
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

1105 Bush St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 14
Other illegal parking
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestJun 13
Garbage and debris

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