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2945-2947 Bush St

Lower Pacific Heights, SF 94115 1055018 3 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 2945-2947 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
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area2,840 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1055018
Ownership

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

Owner name
Gilligan Luke & Lenny Cathe
Mailing address
1819 Baker St San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
041906

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Included addresses

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2945 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94115
2947 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94115
2945 A Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Initial analysis

The two-story multi-family residential building at 2945-2947 Bush Street, located in Lower Pacific Heights, was constructed in 1900 and contains three units. The property has undergone several significant improvements, most notably in early 2006 when substantial renovation work was completed including a $60,000 interior remodel of all three kitchens and bathrooms, electrical upgrades with new panels, and a foundation seismic upgrade costing $40,000. A reroofing project was also completed in 2006 at a cost of $9,500. Prior to these improvements, the building experienced multiple safety concerns in 2003 that were all addressed by October 2003, including issues with smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, emergency egress, and staircase repairs along the northeast side. The most recent documented improvements include a 2024 moving sign request and repeated sewer backup incidents in 2017 and 2021, though none of these issues appear to indicate persistent problems with the building's systems.

The building's maintenance history shows regular attention to infrastructure, with three routine safety inspections conducted in 2003, 2008, and 2012, all of which were resolved. Early indications of maintenance issues were noted in 1996 with reports of roof leaks and water damage, but these appear to have been addressed with the subsequent major renovations in 2006. The property has also been subject to two variance requests regarding a rear deck construction project, which were both approved, indicating ongoing commitment to property improvements. Recent 311 calls related to the property have primarily concerned external issues such as parking and street maintenance rather than internal building concerns, suggesting that the major systems and safety features of the building have been adequately maintained since the significant improvements of 2006.

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Risk rating

How 2945-2947 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
46th percentile

Out of 670 buildings in this neighborhood, 362 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
72%
No DBI
violation
28%
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 64.7%
Moderate concern 25.1%
Severe concern 10.3%
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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2945-2947 Bush St event timeline

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2025
311 Request Jul 23
Garbage and debris
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