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1137 Bush St

Downtown, SF 94109 0280028 8 units · 4 fl · 1915

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

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 1137 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
8 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
Units8
Floors4
Year built1915
Total area8,356 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0280028
Ownership

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

Owner name
Babcock Family Living Trust
Mailing address
James A & Carol A Babcock 2760 Green St San Francisco CA 94123
Last sale
091919

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Initial analysis

The 8-unit, 4-story multi-family residential building at 1137 Bush Street, managed by Babcock Family Living Trust, has undergone several significant safety and maintenance upgrades in recent years. Most notably, in 2023, the building received a comprehensive fire alarm system upgrade costing approximately $40,428, which included the installation of new smoke detectors, sounders, and horn/strobe combinations to comply with current fire code requirements. This followed a similar fire alarm system modification in June 2023 that added low-frequency sounders to meet updated fire department guidelines. The building has a history of addressing both structural and safety concerns, including a seismic upgrade completed in 1998, parapet strengthening in 1988, and various plumbing and electrical improvements such as backflow prevention assembly installation in 2015 and storage tank replacement in 2008.

The building experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues between 2017-2018, including multiple complaints regarding mold and moisture problems in bedrooms and bathrooms, which were subsequently addressed and abated. An inspection in February 2017 revealed multiple violations related to building maintenance, including broken windows, ventilation issues, light fixture repairs, weather protection needs, and the need for carbon monoxide detectors, all of which were addressed and resolved by March 2017. Earlier, in 2007, there was a bed bug infestation incident in apartment #8 that was properly addressed and closed in December 2007. The building's age (constructed in 1915) and history of routine inspections show regular attention to maintenance and safety compliance, though the presence of multiple fire alarm system malfunctions between 2008-2012 and various garbage and debris issues reported via 311 calls in 2024 suggest ongoing challenges typical of urban properties.

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Risk rating

How 1137 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
78th percentile

Out of 448 buildings in this neighborhood, 99 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
41%
No DBI
violation
59%
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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 25.6%
Moderate concern 46.9%
Severe concern 27.6%
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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The story over time

1137 Bush St event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint Apr 29
Date last observed: 28-apr-26; floor: 4; unit: 8; exact location: none of the above; building type: residence/dwelling mold; ; additional information: failing grout and caulk in shower, harboring mold;
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