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625 Bush St

Union Square, SF 94108 0285018 66 units · 5 fl · 1910

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
10
FewerMore

This building has 10 novs (7y), above the Union Square average of 7.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 625 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
66 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 1910
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
Units66
Floors5
Year built1910
Total area41,250 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0285018
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Dewolf Realty Co Po Box 591540 San Francisco CA 94159
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The 66-unit, 5-story apartment building at 625 Bush Street, owned by Anaknialba 2 LLC, was constructed in 1910 and has experienced a series of significant maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most concerning is an active violation issued in October 2023 regarding sleeping area requirements that remains unresolved. The building has seen recurring elevator problems, with complaints about faulty operation in 2023 and 2019, though more recent construction indicates some improvements, notably a common laundry installation in 2024 costing $50,000. Multiple complaints between 2022-2024 highlighted issues with water systems, including hot water concerns and a recent water leak in October 2024. The building's safety systems have faced scrutiny, with fire-related complaints from 2024-2019 concerning various systems including sprinklers, alarms, and fire escapes, though most were marked as "condition corrected" or "no merit."

Historical records show a significant cluster of violations in 2006 that required multiple abatement measures, including fire safety, security requirements, and sanitation issues, all of which were resolved by January 2007. The property underwent major infrastructure upgrades in 2010, including new steam service installation and boiler work. Recent 311 calls from 2024-2025 have primarily concerned external issues such as street cleaning and parking, rather than internal building problems. A notable recent complaint from June 2024 reported water intrusion and structural issues, specifically a hole in a ceiling. The building has also undergone facade maintenance work, as indicated in recent planning records. While the property has demonstrated some investment in maintenance and upgrades over the years, the persistence of certain violations and recurring system failures suggests ongoing maintenance challenges.

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Risk rating

How 625 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
7thpercentile

Out of 38 buildings in this neighborhood, 35 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
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 risk forecast
High failure risk 93%
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

625 Bush St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 11
311 service request
Encampment
Plumbing PermitMar 06
Replace clay sewer lateral and house trap outside of bldg.

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