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2503-2505 Bush St

Lower Pacific Heights, SF 94115 1051001 2 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 2503-2505 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
NC3
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area3,850 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1051001
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Robert J Lalanne 6 Josephine St Sausalito CA 94965
Last sale
062014

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Included addresses

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2503 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94115
1739 Scott St, San Francisco, CA 94115
1737 Scott St, San Francisco, CA 94115
2505 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 2503-2505 Bush Street, located in the Lower Pacific Heights neighborhood, is a two-story flat and store structure built in 1900, currently owned by 1739 Scott Street LLC. The property has undergone significant renovations between 2012 and 2013, including important structural work such as foundation repairs, dry rot remediation, and the installation of new windows throughout the building. These improvements were accompanied by comprehensive upgrades to the building's systems, including the installation of new heating systems with 95% efficient gas furnaces, three fireplaces, and updated electrical infrastructure. A notable complaint was filed in January 2015 regarding security and maintenance concerns, specifically about inadequate building exterior maintenance and security, though this complaint is currently listed as not active. The building experienced multiple fire alarm activations between 2017 and 2022, all of which were determined to be either false alarms or system malfunctions with no recorded injuries.

Recent activity at the property has been minimal in terms of major building improvements, with only routine maintenance needs being reported through 311 calls. As of late 2024, there have been several reports of graffiti on and around the property, and some issues with illegal postings, though these are generally considered external environmental concerns rather than building-specific issues. The most recent documented building maintenance work dates back to 2013, when significant plumbing, electrical, and structural improvements were completed, including the addition of an ADA-compliant bathroom and extensive system upgrades across both residential units and the commercial space.

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Risk rating

How 2503-2505 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
61th percentile

Out of 670 buildings in this neighborhood, 261 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
79%
No DBI
violation
21%
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.

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 71.4%
Moderate concern 21.8%
Severe concern 6.8%
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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2503-2505 Bush St event timeline

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2026
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