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2966-2970 Bush St

Lower Pacific Heights, SF 94115 1046015 6 units · 3 fl · 1900

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in 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 Lower Pacific Heights — not a forecast
Above average
avg 1.6
4
FewerMore

This building has 4 novs (7y), above the Lower Pacific Heights average of 1.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2966-2970 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
6 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.

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 1900
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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area4,490 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1046015
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Brian & Susan Fogarty, Trus 210 Douglass St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
April 29, 1987

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2966 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94115
2970 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94115
2968 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Initial analysis

The three-story, six-unit apartment building at 2966-2970 Bush Street in Lower Pacific Heights, owned by Susan & Brian Fogarty since 2002 and built in 1900, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over recent years. Most recently, in January 2024, a staircase repair was completed after damage occurred when construction work from an adjacent building dropped a heavy object onto the front stairs. In December 2016, the building faced serious safety concerns when carbon monoxide and gas leaks were detected throughout three levels, leading to a temporary heating system shutdown for most apartments. That same year, multiple violations were recorded including issues with fire escape equipment, heating systems, fire safety requirements, and smoking detection systems, all of which were reportedly abated by February 2017. The property has undergone various improvements over the years, including window replacements in 2015 ($20,000 project), furnace and heater replacements in 2016, and roof work in 2005. More recent maintenance includes a stair repair in early 2024 and various plumbing updates.

The building's history shows a pattern of maintenance challenges requiring attention from housing inspection services, particularly in 2016-2017 when multiple violations were recorded related to fire safety and heating systems. There were also concerns about unauthorized work being performed, including a 2015 complaint regarding unpermitted concrete work in the basement and foundation area. In 2023-2024, there have been several reports of graffiti and advertising violations in the immediate vicinity of the building, though these are external to the building itself. A carbon monoxide incident was officially recorded, but no civilian injuries were reported. The property underwent window replacement work in 2015-2016, and historical records show interior improvements such as kitchen renovations dating back to 1985. The most recent construction-related issue involved front staircase repairs in early 2024, following damage caused by neighboring construction work, which was addressed through a properly issued building permit.

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Risk rating

How 2966-2970 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
33rdpercentile

Out of 670 buildings in this neighborhood, 449 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
61%
No DBI
violation
39%
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.

Building age

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 39%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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2966-2970 Bush St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jul 27
Garbage and debris
furniture
311 & DBI ComplaintJun 11
Construction private property

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