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1640-1650 Bush St

Lower Pacific Heights, SF 94109 0665013 3 units · 3 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 1640-1650 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
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.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area5,397 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0665013
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lee Family Revoc Tr - Survi
Mailing address
Lee Margaret Rose Trustee 2127 Funston Ave San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale
110512

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Included addresses

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1640 Bush St #comml, San Francisco, CA 94109
1644 Bush St #resid'l, San Francisco, CA 94109
1642 Bush St #resid'l, San Francisco, CA 94109
1650 Bush St #comml, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 1640-1650 Bush Street in Lower Pacific Heights, owned by the Lee Family Revocable Trust, was constructed in 1900 and contains three residential units over commercial spaces. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the past two decades, with the most recent and substantial work occurring in 2020-2021 involving the infill of light wells on the second floor to create two new full bathrooms with skylights. This project was completed with associated electrical and plumbing work totaling approximately $40,000. Earlier renovations included the installation of a tankless water heater in 2018, and major electrical upgrades in 2006-2008 that encompassed rewiring of residential units and commercial spaces, including the installation of numerous lights, switches, and receptacles.

The building has a history of use modifications in the 1990s, with two complaints filed in 1994 regarding unauthorized changes from residential to commercial use, though these were promptly abated. More recently, the property has experienced ongoing challenges with street cleanliness in the immediate vicinity, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls throughout 2024 regarding garbage and debris, particularly concerning human waste. An important historical note includes a planning record showing an approved variance to raise the building's height by approximately 3 feet to provide adequate headroom in the ground-floor commercial space, though this appears to have been a separate and completed project.

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Risk rating

How 1640-1650 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
68th percentile

Out of 670 buildings in this neighborhood, 214 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
82%
No DBI
violation
18%
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 age

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

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

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 49.4%
Moderate concern 21.2%
Severe concern 29.4%
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

1640-1650 Bush St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jan 30
Garbage and debris
other loose garbage debris yard waste
Planning RecordJan 14
Change of use with no construction on the ground floor of an existing retail space to a new retail gym use with accessory massage. Permitted per PC Section 186. No expansion of the existing retail space is permitted. Formula Retail not permitted.

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