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1163-1167 Bush St

Downtown, SF 94109 0280025 43 units · 6 fl · 1925

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. 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
17
FewerMore

This building has 17 novs (7y), above the Downtown average of 6.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1163-1167 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 1925
2 or more units
43 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 1925
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
Units43
Floors6
Year built1925
Total area25,160 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0280025
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
2683 Costebelle Dr La Jolla CA 92037
Last sale
000000

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1163 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1167 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1167 E Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The 43-unit, 6-story multi-family residential building at 1163-1167 Bush Street, owned by 1163 Associates and constructed in 1925, has experienced significant maintenance and safety issues in recent years, with the most pressing concerns revolving around water damage and heating system failures. As of 2023 and 2024, there were multiple complaints from residents regarding water damage, mold growth, and ceiling leaks, with the building experiencing recurring water-related problems since at least 2020. More recently, in 2024, there has been controversy regarding unauthorized modifications to the lightwell roof area. The building's heating system has also presented serious problems, with multiple complaints in late 2022 about lack of heat affecting the entire structure.

The property has a mixed history of addressing fire safety concerns, with multiple fire alarm system violations noted between 2019 and 2023, including an open violation from November 2023 regarding sleeping area requirements. Historical records show various infrastructure improvements, including a solar hot water system installation in 2010-2012, wet standpipe system upgrade in 2008, and a reroofing project completed in 2014. The building experienced significant interior damage issues in 2009, when multiple violations were recorded regarding water damage, window repairs, and interior surface maintenance, though these were abated within two months. Recent maintenance activity includes roof modifications to comply with a 2023 Notice of Violation and the installation of a backflow device in 2021, suggesting ongoing efforts to address some infrastructure systems.

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Risk rating

How 1163-1167 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
6th percentile

Out of 448 buildings in this neighborhood, 421 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
6%
No DBI
violation
94%
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 3.4%
Moderate concern 79.7%
Severe concern 16.9%
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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The story over time

1163-1167 Bush St event timeline

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

2025
Building Violation (NOV) Dec 17
No permit to operate the boiler. serial no z16 b02 67023, cmc 1022. monthly monitoring fee applies. code sec: sfbc 110a, table 1a-k
DBI ComplaintDec 17
Needs to renew boiler permit for permit no 153051 , serial no z16 b02 67023

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