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1500 Bush St

Van Ness/ Civic Center, SF 94109 0666005 19 units · 7 fl · 1913

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, but our model still flags a rising risk of maintenance problems in the next 12 months. That forecast comes from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area, not from this building's own record — treat it as a reason to ask questions, not as evidence of a problem. 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 Van Ness/ Civic Center — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 6.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Van Ness/ Civic Center average of 6.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1500 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 1913
2 or more units
19 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RC4
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 1913
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
Units19
Floors7
Year built1913
Total area34,744 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0666005
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Mr. Peter Tripp, Manager 122 W Imperial Ave El Segundo CA 90245
Last sale
June 25, 1999

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1500 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1401 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94109
1405 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94109
Augrented Insights
Initial analysis

The 19-unit, 7-story multi-family residential building at 1500 Bush Street, owned by Inverness Partners LP, has undergone several significant maintenance and safety upgrades in recent years. Most notably, in 2024 a $150,000 re-roofing project was completed, and in late 2023, permits were issued for substantial facade repairs including waterproofing, fire escape securing, and concrete maintenance. The building has had recurring fire safety system upgrades, with the most recent work in 2022 involving the installation of a new fire alarm system with wireless components, following a 2019 upgrade that included new control panels and notification devices. Multiple boiler replacement projects have been completed over the years, with the most recent re-roofing work suggesting ongoing maintenance attention.

The building's history includes several concerning incidents that required attention, particularly regarding fire safety, boiler maintenance, and heating systems. Recent fire violations include a December 2023 citation regarding sleeping area requirements, and a November 2022 violation related to sprinkler service. There have been multiple complaints and violations regarding heating systems and hot water supply, including a 2015 complaint about lack of hot water throughout the building. The building experienced significant issues in 2018 with sewage problems in the elevator and basement, and there were construction-related complaints in 2019. While historical violations from 2001-2004 included issues with ventilation, lighting, heating, and water damage, these were all marked as abated. The property has maintained active compliance with most recent building codes, though the presence of recent fire violations indicates some ongoing regulatory oversight. A tenant buyout was recorded in September 2023 involving two tenants, though no compensation amount was specified.

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Risk rating

How 1500 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
31stpercentile

Out of 85 buildings in this neighborhood, 59 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
12%
No DBI
violation
88%
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 size

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

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 88%
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

1500 Bush St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jul 22
Garbage and debris
other loose garbage debris yard waste
Plumbing PermitJul 21
Work category: 5p; unit #201, #210, #404, #407, #410 kitchen, bathroom , laundry remodel

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