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1871-1873 Bush St

Lower Pacific Heights, SF 94109 0674014 2 units · 2 fl · 1890

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 1871-1873 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 1890
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM4
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1890
Total area4,656 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0674014
Ownership

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

Owner name
Vilela Marcelo D
Mailing address
1873 Bush St San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
051221

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1873 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1871 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building at 1871-1873 Bush Street in Lower Pacific Heights, built in 1890, has undergone several significant improvements over the years, with the most recent and substantial work commencing in late 2024 involving comprehensive renovations to both units including bathroom and laundry room updates, plus kitchen remodeling in unit 1873, with permitted costs totaling $90,000. In 2021, the building received new sound-insulated wooden windows, with 15 custom double-hung and fixed sash windows installed in street-facing openings, followed by a deck extension to the rear yard completed in 2019. Earlier renovations include a kitchen remodel in 2011 and various utility upgrades including electrical panel work and plumbing improvements.

The building has experienced several standard safety incidents, primarily related to false alarms and system activations, including three fire alarm system issues (2006, 2013, 2017) and one sprinkler/standpipe system concern, all of which were corrected promptly. There has been one contained cooking fire, confirmed by the Fire Department, with no civilian injuries reported. Recent 311 calls have primarily concerned external issues such as street cleaning, abandoned vehicles, and encampments in the vicinity, rather than building-specific problems. The property has maintained compliance with building codes and regulations, as evidenced by the regular issuance of permits for improvements and the absence of any recorded planning code complaints.

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Risk rating

How 1871-1873 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
66th percentile

Out of 670 buildings in this neighborhood, 228 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
81%
No DBI
violation
19%
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.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 91.9%
Moderate concern 5.7%
Severe concern 2.4%
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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1871-1873 Bush St event timeline

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2025
Plumbing Permit Jan 05
Work category: 2pa; remodel 1 bathroom add laundry in 1871 and 1873 bush.
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