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1865 Bush St

Lower Pacific Heights, SF 94109 0674021 18 units · 3 fl · 1962

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. 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 Lower Pacific Heights — not a forecast
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.

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 1865 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 1962
2 or more units
18 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.

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 1962
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
Units18
Floors3
Year built1962
Total area15,249 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0674021
Ownership

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

Mailing address
4630 Geary Blvd San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
January 20, 2005

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with a risk rating for each.

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Initial analysis

The 3-story, 18-unit apartment building at 1865 Bush Street, owned by Mwc Enterprises Llc, was constructed in 1962 and is classified as a multi-family residential building of 15 units or more. The property has undergone several significant improvements and maintenance work over the years, with the most recent being a re-roofing project in 2024 costing $64,860. Notable structural improvements include completion of the mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2017 (with a cost of $200,000) and various window and siding replacements to address maintenance issues. The building has experienced recurring maintenance challenges, particularly related to moisture damage, with multiple siding repairs documented between 2012-2016, including significant dry rot repairs on the west elevation wall. The property has also faced several fire safety-related issues, including violations concerning fire escape drop ladders, smoke enclosure doors, and fire extinguisher maintenance in 2002 and 2017, though all violations were subsequently abated. Recent fire complaints (2023-2024) indicate ongoing concerns with alarm systems and sleeping area requirements, with a current open violation as of December 2023 regarding sleeping area requirements.

The building's history includes various housing inspections and violations, with the most serious issues documented in 2002 when multiple fire safety violations were recorded, including problems with smoke enclosure doors and fire escape ladders. A significant complaint from 1998 raised concerns about possible illegal storage in an unsprinklered area, though this was resolved. Recent years have seen fewer major structural or safety issues, with the building appearing to address most maintenance matters as they arise. The surrounding area has experienced typical urban challenges as evidenced by 311 calls, primarily relating to external issues such as illegal postings, sidewalk concerns, and parking violations, though these are not directly related to building conditions.

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Risk rating

How 1865 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
17thpercentile

Out of 670 buildings in this neighborhood, 556 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
47%
No DBI
violation
53%
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 (ZIP code)

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 53%
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

1865 Bush St event timeline

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2026
Fire Complaint Apr 01
Sprinkler/Standpipe Systems
Violation Issued

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