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2256-2258 Bush St

Lower Pacific Heights, SF 94115 0659012 2 units · 2 fl · 1905

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Lower Pacific Heights — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.6
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Lower Pacific Heights average of 1.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2256-2258 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 1905
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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 1905
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1905
Total area2,080 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0659012
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Cabrera Catherine & Ungar R 275 Bridle Path Lane Mill Neck NY 11765
Last sale
August 20, 2013

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2256 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94115
2258 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 2256-2258 Bush Street in Lower Pacific Heights, constructed in 1905, has undergone several significant renovations and faced various maintenance challenges over the years. Major structural improvements included a complete foundation reinforcement in 2001 ($41,000) and a substantial renovation in 2003 ($35,000) involving removal of a rear shed, deck reconstruction, and kitchen and bathroom remodeling. The property has experienced recurring maintenance issues, particularly with the rear stairs, which required repair due to rot in 2004. More recent concerns include multiple parking enforcement calls for blocked driveways throughout 2024, with at least three resulting in citations, and some reports of graffiti and hazardous materials on or near the property in 2023-2024. While there have been several fire-related incidents reported in the vicinity, including a building fire and multiple vehicle fires, none resulted in civilian injuries and the causes were mostly listed as undetermined or categorized as other exposures.

The building's permit history shows attention to necessary upkeep, including reroofing work completed in 2005, though some permits have expired without confirmation of completion. A controversial proposal to merge the two units into one was withdrawn in 2000. Recent street cleaning reports from 2023-2024 indicate periodic issues with loose garbage and glass, though these were primarily external to the building itself. The most pressing recent concerns appear to be related to parking enforcement issues, with four citations issued between late 2024, and some maintenance challenges as evidenced by the 311 calls regarding building conditions.

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Risk rating

How 2256-2258 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
76thpercentile

Out of 670 buildings in this neighborhood, 161 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
85%
No DBI
violation
15%
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 permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 15%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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2256-2258 Bush St event timeline

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2026
311 Request May 16
Blocking driveway cite tow
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestFeb 21
Blocking driveway cite tow

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