Free SF apartment background check

1045-1047 Bush St

Downtown, SF 94109 0281016A 17 units · 4 fl · 1922

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 1045-1047 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 1922
2 or more units
17 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
Units17
Floors4
Year built1922
Total area
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0281016A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lee Chung Ning Sun
Mailing address
1459 8th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
000000

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with risk grades for each.

Unlock complete report
Multiple entrances & addresses

Included addresses

All street addresses sharing this blocklot that are covered by this report.

1045 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1047 E Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1047 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94109
Augrented Insights
Initial analysis

The 17-unit apartment building at 1045-1047 Bush Street, managed by owner Lee Chung Ning Sun, has a concerning history of maintenance and safety issues since its construction in 1922. Most recently, in September 2024, there were multiple complaints regarding lack of hot water, and in April 2024, issues were reported with bathroom conditions including a damaged ceiling, cracked walls, peeling paint, and clogged sinks. The building has experienced recurring problems with its central alarm system, with violations documented in 2010, 2016, and 2023, though these issues were generally resolved within a month of being reported. Previous maintenance concerns included problems with heating systems, water damage, plumbing issues, and various interior surface problems dating from 2016 through 2024. The building's fire safety systems have required attention over the years, with violations noted for sprinkler systems, smoke detectors, and emergency exit maintenance between 2017-2023, though most were promptly corrected.

The property has also been the subject of multiple 311 calls regarding street conditions, with numerous reports of abandoned furniture, mattresses, and other debris between September 2024 and January 2025, indicating ongoing maintenance challenges around the building's perimeter. Historical violations from 2010 included various safety and maintenance issues such as a malfunctioning fire escape ladder, window repairs needed, and combustible storage concerns, all of which were addressed by April 2010. While the building has had its share of complaints, it's worth noting that many issues were promptly addressed under housing inspection services, though recent reports in 2024 suggest ongoing challenges with basic building systems such as hot water availability and general maintenance of common areas.

AI-generated · may contain errors · check the source data tables below

Free account unlocks the full analysis — plus 2× more records across all data categories and the complete landlord portfolio.
Risk rating

How 1045-1047 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
59th percentile

Out of 448 buildings in this neighborhood, 184 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
21%
No DBI
violation
79%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

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 9.9%
Moderate concern 68.7%
Severe concern 21.4%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months at each severity level. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
Apartment reviews

1045-1047 Bush St apartment reviews

Real experiences from people who have lived here. Share yours to help other renters decide.

Share your experience — Help other renters by leaving an honest apartment review

Loading reviews…

On the map

Compare nearby alternatives

This building and nearby alternatives, color-coded by risk level. Click any marker to explore.

Buildings nearby
Loading…
The story over time

1045-1047 Bush St event timeline

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

2026
Electrical Permit Jun 08
Online electrical permit: 1 of buildings with more than 12 dwelling units and non-residential occupany - building up to 3 floors. modification of an existing fire alarm system by upgrading the fire panel, update all existing devices to be compatible with new facp and pr
Issued
Electrical PermitJun 08
Ref: witness test fee for e202606081376

See all 27 events

Full history back to 2023 — violations, complaints, permits, buyouts, and fire incidents.

Unlock complete timeline
Every record we have

Full data for 1045-1047 Bush St apartments

13 SF public datasets for this parcel — permits, violations, complaints, fire records, 311 calls, planning records, and buyouts.

Still apartment hunting in SF?

Look up the next apartment before you sign

Search any SF address free — no account needed to see the risk rating.

Simple pricing

Get the complete picture

Every plan unlocks the complete report: all 13 SF datasets, full history, landlord portfolio, and PDF & Excel exports.

Report Bundle

For the buildings you're deciding on right now

$10 one-time

~$3.33 per building. No subscription ever. Each credit unlocks one building's premium report for 30 days.

  • 3 full AI-powered reports
  • Download PDF reports
  • Advanced safety analysis
  • Compare multiple buildings
  • Credits never expire until you use them
  • Full public records (200 rows per dataset)
Buy 3 Reports — $10

Apartment Hunter

For a wide search across many buildings

$39 one-time

30 reports — ~$1.30 each. No subscription ever.

  • 30 full AI-powered reports
  • Download PDF reports
  • Advanced safety analysis
  • Compare multiple buildings
  • Credits never expire until you use them
  • Full public records (200 rows per dataset)
Buy 30 Reports — $39

Cancel anytime · Data sourced from SF Open Data, DBI, SFFD, SF Rent Board & Planning

Watch 1045-1047 Bush St
Get alerted the moment a new violation or complaint is filed.