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1875 Pacific Ave

Pacific Heights, SF 94109 0593002C 16 units · 4 fl · 1929

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Pacific Heights
Above average
avg 1.4
8
FewerMore

This building has 8 novs (7y), above the Pacific Heights average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1875 Pacific Ave 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 1929
2 or more units
16 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM3
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
Units16
Floors4
Year built1929
Total area21,672 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0593002C
Ownership

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

Owner name
Alexander J Bush Living Tru
Mailing address
Alexander J Bush Trustee 2001 Union St Ste 200 San Francisco CA 94123
Last sale
030707

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Initial analysis

1875 Pacific Avenue is a 16-unit, 4-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1929 in the Pacific Heights neighborhood, currently owned by the Alexander J Bush Living Trust. The building has undergone significant renovation work since 2006, with multiple units receiving comprehensive kitchen and bathroom upgrades, including Units 401, 403, 501, 504, and others, typically involving cabinet replacement, appliance upgrades, and electrical improvements. Major systems upgrades include the installation of a new Peerless steam boiler in 2011, though there have been recurring heating issues, with multiple complaints about inadequate heat filed between 2019-2023. The building experienced several maintenance and compliance issues, including a 2023 fire violation related to sleeping area requirements, and previous concerns about the intercom system, egress obstruction, and unauthorized construction work in 2007.

Recent records indicate ongoing concerns with building systems and maintenance, particularly regarding heating (with complaints continuing as recently as 2024), an infestation reported in October 2023, and complaints about shower temperature and flooring issues in 2024. The building's maintenance history shows regular plumbing and electrical upgrades, including backflow device installation in 2022 and multiple kitchen remodels across different units. There have been periodic fire safety inspections noting issues with system components like extinguishers and alarms, though these have generally been resolved. The property has experienced recurring issues with parking enforcement, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls regarding blocked driveways between 2019 and 2024, though these are not directly related to building conditions.

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Risk rating

How 1875 Pacific Ave'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
24th percentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 732 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
47%
No DBI
violation
53%
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 27.8%
Moderate concern 55.4%
Severe concern 16.8%
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

1875 Pacific Ave event timeline

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

2024
Building Violation (NOV) Aug 14
Building violation
The wood flooring in the dining room around the radiator has suffered from water damage. two of the floor boards have twisted and buckled.…
Building Violation (NOV)Aug 14
Building violation

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