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797 Bush St

Union Square, SF 94108 0284015 46 units · 6 fl · 1912

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the 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 Union Square
At or below average
avg 6.9
4
FewerMore

This building has 4 novs (7y), at or below the Union Square average of 6.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 797 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 1912
2 or more units
46 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 1912
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
Units46
Floors6
Year built1912
Total area28,920 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0284015
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
797 Bush St Apt 509 San Francisco CA 94108
Last sale
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696 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94108
797 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94108
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Initial analysis

The 797 Bush Street building, located in Union Square, is a 6-story, 46-unit multi-family residential property constructed in 1912. The building has undergone several significant updates, including a seismic retrofit in 2004 ($70,000), fire safety improvements in 2008-2009 (new fire alarm system and related equipment, $2,800), and gate replacements in 2017-2018 ($2,500). The property has experienced recurring issues with elevator maintenance, including expired permits noted in 2020, and fire safety concerns such as an exit maintenance violation in 2023 and multiple fire alarm system complaints between 2009-2019, though each was promptly corrected.

Recent tenant concerns have centered around building access and safety. In late 2019, there were reported issues with the front door buzzer system affecting emergency access and security, and complaints about hazardous chemical storage in the laundry room. The building has also experienced various maintenance and sanitary issues, including problems with waste management, rodent issues, and water accumulation in common areas (2019). While the property has had multiple violations and complaints over the years, most have been addressed promptly through the city's correction process. The building's management has undertaken necessary repairs and improvements when violations were issued, as evidenced by the completion of several building permits and the correction of fire safety issues.

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Risk rating

How 797 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
5th percentile

Out of 38 buildings in this neighborhood, 36 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
6%
No DBI
violation
94%
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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 8.8%
Moderate concern 62.6%
Severe concern 28.5%
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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797 Bush St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jul 20
Water leak
water main
311 RequestMay 05
Abandoned vehicle

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