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825 Bush St

Union Square, SF 94108 0283020 43 units · 5 fl · 1907

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 Union Square
At or below average
avg 6.9
1
FewerMore

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

Rent & eviction protection

Is 825 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 1907
2 or more units
43 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
Units43
Floors5
Year built1907
Total area27,378 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0283020
Ownership

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

Owner name
Richardson Family Trust
Mailing address
930 Tahoe Blvd #802-388 Incline Village NV 89451
Last sale
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Initial analysis

825 Bush Street is a 43-unit, 5-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1907, currently owned by the Richardson Family Trust. The building has undergone several significant safety upgrades in recent years, including a 2022 fire alarm system upgrade costing over $52,000 to comply with San Francisco Fire Code requirements, though two open fire violations from 2023-2024 remain regarding the alarm system maintenance and sleeping area requirements. The building has experienced recurring issues with building systems and safety compliance, including multiple fire safety concerns. Recent maintenance work includes a 2022 fire alarm system upgrade and correction of riser diagram information, a 2019 fire alarm violation that was later abated, and historical work such as boiler replacements in 2008 and 2014.

The property has faced various challenges regarding habitability and safety over the years, as evidenced by multiple building complaints and violations. Notable issues include a series of violations from 2006 related to heating system maintenance, fire safety features, and electrical systems; a complaint about sewage backup in 2010; and allegations of overcrowding in 2009. More recent concerns have included two 2024 complaints about bed bug infestations and a 2020 complaint about unpermitted construction work. The building's maintenance history shows attention to major systems such as heating and fire safety, but the presence of open fire violations as of 2023-2024 indicates ongoing compliance issues that require monitoring. The property has also experienced typical urban challenges as documented in 311 calls, including instances of waste management issues and sidewalk cleaning needs.

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Risk rating

How 825 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
37th percentile

Out of 38 buildings in this neighborhood, 24 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
9%
No DBI
violation
91%
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 complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 9.3%
Moderate concern 67.8%
Severe concern 22.8%
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

825 Bush St event timeline

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

2026
Tenant Buyout Apr 22
Tenant buyout

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