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1936-1938 Bush St

Lower Pacific Heights, SF 94115 0662014 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 1936-1938 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 area3,800 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0662014
Ownership

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

Owner name
Jlgamble Llc
Mailing address
32 Thomas Drive Mill Valley CA 94941
Last sale
041620

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1936 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94115
1938 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Initial analysis

The 5-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 1936-1938 Bush Street in Lower Pacific Heights, owned by Jlgamble LLC, has undergone significant renovations in recent years, with particularly concentrated work in 2021-2022. Units 1 and 4 received substantial remodeling work in 2021, including kitchen relocations, bathroom renovations, and electrical upgrades, with permitted costs totaling over $90,000. Unit 3 had similar improvements in 2017, including kitchen and bathroom remodeling. The building has undergone major infrastructure improvements, including the installation of a fire sprinkler system in 2005-2007, foundation work, and garage modifications. Multiple routine safety inspections have been conducted by Housing Inspection Services, with the most recent occurring in 2013.

The property has experienced some concerning recent activity, including complaints of possible illegal short-term rentals in Unit 5 in 2023, reportedly associated with noise and party concerns. There were several fire code violations noted in 2007 related to storage practices, exit access, and construction without permits, though these were subsequently closed. The building's heating and plumbing systems have received periodic upgrades, with permits showing installation of new systems and fixture replacements in various units between 2005 and 2021. Recent 311 calls from 2024 primarily involve parking enforcement issues, with multiple citations issued for driveway blocking.

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Risk rating

How 1936-1938 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
59th percentile

Out of 670 buildings in this neighborhood, 275 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
78%
No DBI
violation
22%
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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 51.1%
Moderate concern 19.7%
Severe concern 29.2%
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

1936-1938 Bush St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 18
Blocking driveway cite only
Parking Enforcement

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