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2056 Bush St

Lower Pacific Heights, SF 94115 0661006A 5 units · 2 fl · 1900

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Lower Pacific Heights
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 2056 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 1900
2 or more units
5 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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
Units5
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area4,460 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0661006A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Sakai Paul Toshio
Mailing address
209 10th Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
051515

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Initial analysis

The two-story, 5-unit multi-family residential building at 2056 Bush Street in Lower Pacific Heights, owned by Paul Toshio Sakai, has a construction date of 1900 and has undergone several significant improvements over the years. Most notably, recent safety upgrades include a new retaining wall being constructed at the rear (2024, $60,000) and a comprehensive fire alarm system upgrade in 2023 that meets current code requirements with low frequency sounders in sleeping areas. The building has a documented history of maintenance and improvements, including reroofing in 2019 ($12,000), front stair replacement in 2009 ($10,000), and conversion of storage space to laundry facilities in 2007.

The property experienced several violations in late 2002, including issues with lead-based paint, fire escape maintenance, stair repairs, and electrical outlets, all of which were abated by July 2003. Subsequent complaints and violations have primarily involved unauthorized modifications, such as illegal electrical work in 2006, though these were resolved through proper permitting and corrections. The building has maintained regular inspections, including routine housing inspections in 2011, and has addressed various infrastructure needs such as deck repairs, plumbing upgrades for laundry facilities, and electrical work to correct illegal wiring. A 2023 planning record indicated work on the retention wall due to cracks and grade support concerns, and there has been one recorded false alarm incident related to the building's alarm system.

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Risk rating

How 2056 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
36th percentile

Out of 670 buildings in this neighborhood, 429 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
64%
No DBI
violation
36%
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 age

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

Property class: mixed-use w/ SFR

Mixed-use property including a single-family residential component.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 59.4%
Moderate concern 23.3%
Severe concern 17.3%
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

2056 Bush St event timeline

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

2024
Building Permit Jun 28
New retaining wall at rear
$40,000 · Issued
Planning RecordJun 28
Add on to existing retaining wall that has cracks and will not support grade.

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