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755 Bush St

Union Square, SF 94108 0284019 28 units · 4 fl · 1916

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 Union Square — not a forecast
Above average
avg 7.1
13
FewerMore

This building has 13 novs (7y), above the Union Square average of 7.1.

This building's 90% risk is high in absolute terms; it still rates lower-risk here because buildings in Union Square 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 755 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 1916
2 or more units
28 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 1916
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
Units28
Floors4
Year built1916
Total area16,588 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0284019
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
499 E Taylor St San Jose CA 95112
Last sale
November 30, 2006

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Initial analysis

The 28-unit, 4-story multi-family residential building at 755 Bush Street in Union Square, constructed in 1916 and currently owned by 755 Bush Street LP, has undergone significant renovations and faced multiple safety-related issues in recent years. Between 2021 and 2022, several units (103, 201, 204, 301, 305, 401, and 405) underwent substantial renovations including kitchen relocations, bathroom rehabilitations, and washer/dryer installations, with associated building, plumbing, and electrical permits totaling over $400,000. The building's fire safety systems have required particular attention, with violations noted in 2023 (sleeping area requirements) and a 2022 upgrade to the fire alarm system to comply with safety codes. Multiple construction-related complaints were filed in 2022 regarding lead paint containment issues, though these complaints are now marked as not active. Historical records show periodic hot water system problems, with complaints in 2017 and 2020. Recent complaints from February 2023 indicate potential issues with boiler permit renewals that remain active as of 2024. The building has experienced several fire alarm system activations, though none have involved actual fires or resulted in civilian injuries. Compliance with lead paint safety requirements has been a recurring theme, with a 2017 violation regarding lead paint removal procedures and subsequent related complaints.

The property has a history of fire safety concerns, with violations for sleeping area requirements in late 2023/early 2024 and previous issues with alarm systems and sprinkler systems. Multiple fire-related complaints between 2016-2024 show ongoing attention to safety systems, though most have been marked as "condition corrected." The building's maintenance history shows substantial investment in unit improvements during 2021-2022, though concerns about construction safety and lead paint management were raised during this period. While the building has numerous completed permits totaling significant renovation work, including a 2017 boiler replacement and hot water tank installation, recent active complaints regarding boiler permit renewals suggest ongoing maintenance requirements. The property underwent substantial interior remodeling work during the 2021-2022 period, though this work generated multiple construction-related complaints that have since been resolved.

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Risk rating

How 755 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
60thpercentile

Out of 38 buildings in this neighborhood, 15 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
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.

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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 90%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

755 Bush St event timeline

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

2026
Planning Record Apr 27
Request for zoning verification letter
Closed - Issued
Planning RecordApr 24
Public Records Request - 755 Bush, Parcel 0284/019

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