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1572-1576 Bush St

Van Ness/ Civic Center, SF 94109 0666011 3 units · 3 fl · 1909

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Van Ness/ Civic Center — not a forecast
Above average
avg 6.9
10
FewerMore

This building has 10 novs (7y), above the Van Ness/ Civic Center average of 6.9.

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 1572-1576 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 1909
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC3
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 1909
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
Floors3
Year built1909
Total area4,521 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0666011
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Jerry Jew 1574 Bush St San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
May 10, 2022

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1574 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1572 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1576 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The three-unit multi-family residential building at 1572-1576 Bush Street, owned by the Carol Wong Survivor Trust, has a concerning history of maintenance and compliance issues since its construction in 1909. Most notably, there are multiple active violations as of 2023, including inadequate heating systems, obstructed egress routes, and questions about unit legality. A significant inspection in December 2022 revealed the presence of four units instead of the permitted three, along with multiple safety concerns such as improper egress, unapproved alterations, and inadequate fire safety features. Recent complaints have centered around heating problems (May 2023) and egress obstructions (June 2023), with an important violation for heating system failures resulting in a director hearing scheduled for June 2024. The building has undergone some documented improvements, including window replacements in 2013 and stair repairs in 2005, along with a heating system replacement in response to a complaint in 2023, though these efforts have not resolved the more critical compliance issues. The property's maintenance history shows a pattern of reactive rather than preventive maintenance, with multiple routine inspections revealing ongoing problems across two decades (2000-2023).

Recent tenant concerns have included pest problems (rats and mice in 2021), water intrusion issues, and plumbing problems. The building's history of permits shows limited documentation of major improvements, despite the apparent age of the structure and its documented issues. In late 2023, there was a tenant buyout recorded for unit 1576 Bush Street, with a payment of $87,350 to three tenants, though this may not necessarily indicate a change in ownership status or building use. The property has also generated multiple service requests through the 311 system in recent months, primarily related to street conditions and sidewalk cleanliness around the building, though these are external to the building's internal compliance issues.

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Risk rating

How 1572-1576 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
65thpercentile

Out of 85 buildings in this neighborhood, 30 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
34%
No DBI
violation
66%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Director's hearing rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building rate of director's hearings across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 66%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1572-1576 Bush St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Mar 03
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