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2903-2905 Bush St

Lower Pacific Heights, SF 94115 1055023 2 units · 1 fl · 1875

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Lower Pacific Heights — not a forecast
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 2903-2905 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 1875
2 or more units
2 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.

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 1875
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
Floors1
Year built1875
Total area3,375 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1055023
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Walker Lawrence A & Yan Gel 2905 Bush St San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
September 21, 2015

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2903 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94115
2905 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Initial analysis

The property at 2903-2905 Bush St, located in San Francisco's Lower Pacific Heights neighborhood, is a one-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1875, containing two units and currently owned by the Walker Family Revocable Trust. The building underwent significant renovation in 2004, including a vertical and horizontal addition that introduced a new second unit at the lower level and a new garage, with the work valued at $225,000. This project encountered one building complaint filed in September 2006 regarding construction exceeding permitted scope, though this was reportedly abated on the same day. The building's infrastructure received substantial electrical upgrades in 2006, though some permits from that period expired, including one for new wiring, lights, switches, receptacles, and circuits. The property has had two roofing permits issued in September 1996, though both permits expired without noting completion.

The building's exterior environment has faced several ongoing maintenance issues in recent years, particularly regarding tree roots damaging the sidewalk, with multiple complaints filed between 2019 and 2021. A collapsed sidewalk issue from December 2019 remains open as of October 2023. The property has experienced some parking-related incidents, with two driveway blocking cases reported in 2023 and 2018, though enforcement response varied. There have also been several street maintenance issues reported in the vicinity, including general cleaning needs in 2018 and a pavement defect reported in 2010. The most recent building-related activity was a street space permit issued in 2007, though its purpose was not specified beyond "street space permit only."

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Risk rating

How 2903-2905 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
95thpercentile

Out of 670 buildings in this neighborhood, 34 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
93%
No DBI
violation
7%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 7%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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