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1001-1017 Bush St

Downtown, SF 94109 0281001 30 units · 4 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
At or below average
avg 6.9
2
FewerMore

This building has 2 novs (7y), at or below the Downtown average of 6.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1001-1017 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
30 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 1915
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
Units30
Floors4
Year built1915
Total area20,616 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0281001
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Chin Vincent Y & Grace L Tr 2 Mclaren Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
043099

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Included addresses

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1001 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1011 E Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1017 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1011 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1005 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The four-story, 30-unit building at 1001-1017 Bush Street in Downtown San Francisco, owned by Nrs Revocable Trust, has experienced several concerning issues in recent years, particularly related to maintenance and sanitation. Most notably, there were multiple complaints in April 2026 detailing severe sanitation problems, including pervasive odors, pest infestations, and concerns about potentially hazardous conditions in the building's basement and alley areas. These complaints, though marked as "not active," highlighted issues with dog waste, urine accumulation, and the presence of pests such as rats and roaches. Additionally, there were reports of deteriorating paint conditions on the fire escape that raised lead paint concerns. The building has a documented history of vacant commercial storefront violations, with the most recent active Notice of Violation filed in August 2022, though previous instances from 2020 had been abated. Recent positive developments include the completion of three accessibility improvement permits in October 2023 to install auto door openers at the front door, demonstrating compliance with the Accessible Business Entrance Program. The property has generated notable service requests through the 311 system in 2026, particularly regarding debris and sanitation issues, though most recent complaints have been resolved or marked as "unable to locate." While the building's record shows some attention to accessibility compliance, the persistence of sanitation-related complaints and vacant storefront issues indicates ongoing challenges with maintenance and occupancy.

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Risk rating

How 1001-1017 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
47th percentile

Out of 448 buildings in this neighborhood, 237 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
17%
No DBI
violation
83%
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.

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 9.2%
Moderate concern 84.6%
Severe concern 6.2%
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

1001-1017 Bush St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jul 29
Homelessness and supportive housing
housing homeless request for service
311 RequestJul 24
Garbage and debris

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