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1416 Bush St

Van Ness/ Civic Center, SF 94109 0667003 73 units · 5 fl · 1907

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Van Ness/ Civic Center
At or below average
avg 6.7
5
FewerMore

This building has 5 novs (7y), at or below the Van Ness/ Civic Center average of 6.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1416 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 1907
2 or more units
73 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
POLK
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
Units73
Floors5
Year built1907
Total area42,025 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0667003
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mercy Housing Calif Xviii
Mailing address
Asset Management 1600 Broadway, Suite 2000 Denver CO 80202
Last sale
062421

Landlord portfolio

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Multiple entrances & addresses

Included addresses

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1305 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1317 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1325 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1416 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1315 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1321 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1319 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1323 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1301 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1307 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1303 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1313 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1327 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1311 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1309 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The 73-unit, 5-story multi-family residential building at 1416 Bush Street, constructed in 1907 and owned by Mercy Housing California XVIII, has experienced several significant maintenance issues recently. As of 2024, the building is facing active violations related to the Building Façade Inspection & Maintenance Program (2022) and has had recurring problems with its elevator system, including several complaints about extended outages in late 2024. There have been multiple tenant complaints regarding inadequate heating, particularly during periods of extreme temperatures, with reports of inconsistent heat management continuing into late 2024. Recent infrastructure improvements include sprinkler system upgrades in 2021 and various electrical and plumbing upgrades, though these improvements suggest ongoing maintenance challenges.

The building has a documented history of maintenance and safety concerns, particularly relating to its heating system, elevator, and fire safety equipment. Recent fire safety inspections (2023) have noted issues with sprinkler systems and sleeping area requirements, though these have been or are being addressed. The property has undergone several significant renovations and improvements over the years, including roof replacement (2020), laundry equipment upgrades (2015), and various plumbing and electrical system improvements. Despite these efforts, resident complaints suggest persistent issues with building systems and maintenance response times. The building's management has demonstrated responsiveness to some maintenance issues, as evidenced by numerous completed permits for building improvements and repairs.

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Risk rating

How 1416 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
1th percentile

Out of 85 buildings in this neighborhood, 84 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
6%
No DBI
violation
94%
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.

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 severity forecast
No violation 7.9%
Moderate concern 60.9%
Severe concern 31.2%
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

1416 Bush St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 16
Encampment
Encampment
311 RequestMay 26
Garbage and debris

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