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2125 Bush St

Lower Pacific Heights, SF 94115 0677027 5 units · 2 fl · 1900

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 2125 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 1900
2 or more units
5 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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
Units5
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area2,500 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0677027
Ownership

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

Owner name
Brenda Berlin Revocable Tru
Mailing address
Brenda Berlin, Trustee 2125 Bush St San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
121808

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2125 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94115
2125 C Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Initial analysis

The two-story, five-unit multi-family residential building at 2125 Bush Street in Lower Pacific Heights, owned by the Brenda Berlin Revocable Trust, was constructed in 1900 and has undergone several significant improvements over the years. Most recently, in December 2022, the building underwent foundation waterproofing work costing $15,000 following demolition of adjacent property structures. The property has seen substantial modernization efforts, including the installation of solar power systems in 2018 (10 PV modules, 4.00 DC kW) and 2013 (10 PV modules, 300 watts), along with an electric vehicle charger installation in 2013. The building's maintenance history shows regular upkeep, including a 2008 reroofing project ($26,300) and front stairs replacement in 2002 ($12,500).

The property has experienced recurring fire safety system issues, particularly with alarm systems, with multiple complaints recorded between 2006 and 2025. These issues were typically resolved promptly, though a sprinkler/standpipe systems complaint from January 2025 remains open. A routine housing inspection in 2016 is currently listed as active. The building's maintenance history includes one building violation in 2003 regarding handrails, which was abated by June 2003. Surrounding area maintenance issues have been documented through 311 calls, including graffiti, waste removal, and tree maintenance, with the most recent incidents in 2024 involving graffiti and a damaged tree. The property's overall history shows consistent maintenance and upgrading of systems, with particular attention to sustainability through solar panel installation and EV charging infrastructure.

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Risk rating

How 2125 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
42th percentile

Out of 670 buildings in this neighborhood, 389 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
69%
No DBI
violation
31%
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.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 51.2%
Moderate concern 18.5%
Severe concern 30.3%
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

2125 Bush St event timeline

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

2022
Building Permit Dec 21
Water proofing of foundations exposed after demolition of adjacent property shed and foundations for previously removed garage in rear yard. (2123 bush) using mel-rol brand waterproofing system.
$15,000 · Complete

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