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1998 Bush St

Lower Pacific Heights, SF 94115 0662023 3 units · 2 fl · 1900

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

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
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Lower Pacific Heights average of 1.6.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1998 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
3 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.

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 1900
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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area3,909 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0662023
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Nhan Nguyen, Ttee 1900 Buchanan St San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
June 26, 2013

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Initial analysis

The property at 1998 Bush Street, located in San Francisco's Lower Pacific Heights neighborhood, is a two-story mixed-use building dating back to 1900, containing three residential units plus commercial space, currently owned by the Nhan Nguyen Revocable Trust. The building's maintenance and compliance history shows several significant events, with the most pressing being an *active complaint filed in May 2024* regarding unauthorized construction work on the ground floor, involving stripped walls, modified framing, and new stairs, which has led to a permitting process initiated in August 2024 valued at $50,000 to address these issues. The building has a documented history of code compliance challenges, particularly during 2009-2010, when multiple violations were recorded for unauthorized plumbing and electrical work, including the installation of bathroom fixtures and lighting systems without proper permits. These violations were eventually resolved, with related permits showing remediation work completed by 2010.

Earlier issues from 2006-2007 included concerns about water heater maintenance and roof leaks, while building maintenance records show other routine work including reroofing in 2006 and various sidewalk repairs. Recent activity in 2024 shows multiple reports of graffiti and street cleanliness issues around the property, though these were not directly related to building safety or habitability concerns and have all been resolved by city services. The building's documented safety incidents are minimal, with no recorded fire incidents other than one false alarm, though the electrical violations from 2009 raised temporary safety concerns that were subsequently addressed through proper permitting and remediation work.

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Risk rating

How 1998 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
25thpercentile

Out of 670 buildings in this neighborhood, 502 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
54%
No DBI
violation
46%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 46%
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

1998 Bush St event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit Jun 22
To obtain final inspection for work approved under pa# 2024-0814-8603. all work is complete
$1 · Issued
311 RequestJan 21
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