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947 Bush St

Downtown, SF 94109 0282014 59 units · 5 fl · 1910

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. 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
Above average
avg 6.9
9
FewerMore

This building has 9 novs (7y), above the Downtown average of 6.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 947 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
59 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
Units59
Floors5
Year built1910
Total area31,046 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0282014
Ownership

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

Owner name
Sf 947 Bush Street Llc
Mailing address
Steven C. Thrower 1 Bush St Ste 900 San Francisco CA 94104
Last sale
041119

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Initial analysis

947 Bush Street is a 5-story, 59-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1910, currently owned by SF 947 Bush Street LLC. The building has undergone significant renovations in recent years, particularly in 2021-2022, including comprehensive fire alarm system upgrades, concrete parapet repairs, and multiple unit remodels targeting kitchens, bathrooms, and electrical systems across various apartments (units 214, 220, 310, 320, 321, and 419). The property is currently facing several urgent maintenance issues, with active complaints regarding heating and plumbing problems documented in August 2024, including overheating apartments and water pressure issues. These complaints have been accompanied by multiple 311 calls about garbage and debris around the building, with several cases being resolved between July and December 2024.

The building's safety systems have received recent attention, with two fire alarm system upgrade permits filed in 2022 and 2024 to install low frequency sounders in sleeping areas, though a violation for sleeping area requirements was issued in November 2023. Historical maintenance records show various improvements over the years, including a complete reroofing project in 2021 (cost $80,000) and the installation of a new hot water system with tankless water heaters and storage tank. While many past violations related to security, entry systems, and utilities have been resolved, there are currently active violations regarding appliance maintenance and sink faucet repairs as of August 2024. The building's management has addressed numerous maintenance issues through regular permits and inspections, though recent complaints suggest ongoing concerns with heating and plumbing systems that are currently under investigation.

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Risk rating

How 947 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
10th percentile

Out of 448 buildings in this neighborhood, 403 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
7%
No DBI
violation
93%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 4.9%
Moderate concern 87.1%
Severe concern 8.0%
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

947 Bush St event timeline

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

2026
Fire Complaint Jun 05
Alarm Systems
No Merit
DBI ComplaintMay 08
101004012234: resident reporting in that their only elevator in the building is not working property, coming down it goes so fast to the first floor, you have to step down to get to the elevator and step out to get out of the elevator. 101004012258: resident reporting in that the call box is not working for 12-13 days. packages cannot be delivered. 101004012272: resident reporting in that the utility room has spiders and mice infestation and is all over the place. 101004012301: resident reporting in that the laundry room the washing machines are broken for 4 months now and water has been there, it smells so bad. 101004012329: resident reporting in bins are overflowing and it is taking forever to be picked up. it is filthy. the recycling room is full, not able to open the door because it is full of recycling items.

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