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999 Bush St

Downtown, SF 94109 0282011 35 units · 6 fl · 1910

This building has more problems than most buildings in this 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
At or below average
avg 6.9
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Downtown average of 6.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 999 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 1910
2 or more units
35 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
Units35
Floors6
Year built1910
Total area24,453 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0282011
Ownership

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

Owner name
Just Another Scher Property
Mailing address
1569 Solano Ave #300 Berkeley CA 94707
Last sale
071599

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850 Jones St, San Francisco, CA 94109
999 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

999 Bush Street is a 6-story, 35-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1910, currently owned by Just Another Scher Property. The building has undergone significant infrastructure upgrades in recent years, including a 2023 conversion from steam to commercial tankless water heaters, and multiple fire safety system improvements between 2020-2022. Notable fire safety upgrades include the installation of low-frequency horns in all units and replacement of smoke detectors, pull stations, and fire alarms. The elevator system was modernized in 2018 with an 80-amp three-phase service installation, though it has experienced recurring inspection issues, with a particularly concerning complaint filed in 2018 about its questionable state of repair and expired inspection certificate.

The building has experienced several significant maintenance and infrastructure challenges over the past decade. Water supply issues have been a recurring problem, with complaints about hot water problems and complete water shutoffs noted in 2023 and 2014, respectively. Various plumbing upgrades were attempted, including a 2013 tank replacement and 2023 improvements. The building has had multiple fire safety incidents recorded, primarily involving cooking fires and equipment-related issues, though none resulted in civilian injuries. Historical violations from 2005-2006 included various interior surface repairs, window repairs, and heating system issues, all of which were subsequently abated. More recent complaints have focused on building access issues, particularly regarding trash disposal for elderly residents, and concerns about temporary work conditions and fire escape maintenance.

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Risk rating

How 999 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
28th percentile

Out of 448 buildings in this neighborhood, 323 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
10%
No DBI
violation
90%
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.

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 8.8%
Moderate concern 81.5%
Severe concern 9.7%
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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999 Bush St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 03
Garbage and debris
human waste or urine
311 RequestMay 26
Street cleaning

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