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2774-2778 Bush St

Lower Pacific Heights, SF 94115 1048020 2 units · 1 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 2774-2778 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
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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
Floors1
Year built1900
Total area2,560 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1048020
Ownership

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

Owner name
Walker Joe A
Mailing address
2776 Bush St San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
061599

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2776 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94115
2778 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94115
2774 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 2774-2778 Bush Street in Lower Pacific Heights is a one-story flats and duplex structure built in 1900, currently owned by Joe A. Walker. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the years, with the most recent work completed in July 2024 involving the replacement of four windows and two entry doors at a cost of approximately $37,190. Earlier maintenance includes a reroofing project completed in 2018 ($14,800), the installation of a gas fireplace in 2013, and two horizontal additions completed in 1993-1994. A notable infrastructure issue occurred recently in July 2024, with an open report of tree maintenance concerns affecting the building's windows or structure, though this is currently only an accepted complaint.

The building's history shows regular maintenance and upgrading of essential systems, including multiple roofing projects and structural improvements. A 2018 incident involving a missing side sewer vent cover was resolved through proper notification and replacement. The property has experienced recurring issues with sidewalk parking violations between 2018-2022, though these incidents were consistently responded to by enforcement officers, often with no violators located. Street lighting issues in the vicinity were addressed promptly in 2014 and 2016, when two separate lighting problems were resolved through proper maintenance and replacement of fixtures on nearby metal poles. The building's records also include documentation of substantial alterations to the architecturally significant structure, though these were properly processed through the city's planning department.

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Risk rating

How 2774-2778 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
69th percentile

Out of 670 buildings in this neighborhood, 208 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
83%
No DBI
violation
17%
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.

Building age

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

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 82.7%
Moderate concern 12.2%
Severe concern 5.1%
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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2774-2778 Bush St event timeline

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2025
Plumbing Permit Jan 17
Work category: 2m ; 100kbtu furnace add on in attic.
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