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1025 Bush St

Downtown, SF 94109 0281019 9 units · 4 fl · 1915

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Downtown — not a forecast
Above average
avg 6.9
23
FewerMore

This building has 23 novs (7y), above the Downtown average of 6.9.

This building's 76% risk is high in absolute terms; it still rates lower-risk here because buildings in Downtown generally score worse. The colour is relative to the neighborhood, the percentage is not.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1025 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
9 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
Units9
Floors4
Year built1915
Total area9,350 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0281019
Ownership

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

Mailing address
2526 Van Ness Ave Apt 10 San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The 1025 Bush Street building is a 4-story, 9-unit multi-family residential apartment building constructed in 1915, currently owned by Lai King Quan Properties LLC. The building has undergone several significant infrastructural improvements over the years, including seismic upgrading in 2003 (cost: $72,000), reroofing in 2016 ($21,000), and a compliance-related permit in 2019 ($1,000). Multiple fire safety violations were recorded in June 2017 regarding alarm systems and sprinkler/standpipe systems, with at least one violation still showing as open. The building has experienced recurring maintenance and habitability issues, particularly evident in a series of complaints and inspections in early 2019. Tenants reported various problems including heating system failures, water leaks, window malfunctions, and pest infestations (bed bugs and cockroaches). A significant cluster of violations was documented on April 16, 2010, including issues with water damage, egress obstruction, security requirements, weatherproofing, and lead paint hazards, though these were all abated by June 21, 2010. The building has had multiple fire incidents recorded, primarily involving smoke detector activations and cooking-related incidents, though none resulted in civilian injuries, and there were three instances of alarm system activation or maintenance issues noted between 2017-2018. Recent activity around the property has been primarily related to garbage and debris issues, with nine separate incidents reported between July and November 2024, all of which were resolved by city services.

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Risk rating

How 1025 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
67thpercentile

Out of 448 buildings in this neighborhood, 148 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
24%
No DBI
violation
76%
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 risk forecast
High failure risk 76%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1025 Bush St event timeline

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2026
Fire Complaint Feb 04
Alarm Systems
Condition Corrected

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