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1000 Ashbury St

Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights, SF 94117 2629037 6 units · 2 fl · 1922

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights
At or below average
avg 1.6
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights average of 1.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1000 Ashbury 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 1922
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 1922
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
Floors2
Year built1922
Total area3,864 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2629037
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Patrick & Angela Buscovich, 235 Montgomery St 863 San Francisco CA 94108
Last sale
071905

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Initial analysis

1000 Ashbury Street is a 6-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1922, currently owned by 1000 Ashbury LLC. The property has undergone significant renovations over the years, with the most recent work focused on Unit #4, including bathroom and kitchen remodeling, addition of a heating system, and installation of new laundry facilities in 2023-2024, costing approximately $73,000. The building has a documented history of improvements, including substantial renovations to Units #2-6 between 2009-2013, addressing kitchen and bathroom upgrades, electrical systems, and safety features.

Of particular concern is the building's active non-compliance status with the mandatory Soft Story Retrofit Program (Tier 3), with a complaint filed in 2019 regarding failure to complete required seismic improvements. The property has experienced various maintenance issues, including a 2011 violation for lead paint concerns that were subsequently abated, and a 2014 complaint regarding stair safety for disabled access. More recently, there have been multiple reported incidents of graffiti and debris around the property in 2024, though these seem to be resolved promptly. A routine housing inspection was conducted in November 2022, with one case remaining active as of November 2024. The building management has generally shown responsiveness to maintenance needs, as evidenced by the recent comprehensive updates to multiple units and prompt handling of various service requests.

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Risk rating

How 1000 Ashbury 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
11th percentile

Out of 351 buildings in this neighborhood, 312 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
42%
No DBI
violation
58%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Building size

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 40.6%
Moderate concern 35.6%
Severe concern 23.8%
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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The story over time

1000 Ashbury St event timeline

Violations, complaints, fire incidents, permits, and buyouts — most recent records in order.

2026
Building Permit Jul 07
To obtain final inspection for work approved under pa 201501085184. all work is complete.
$1 · Filed
Building PermitJul 07
Recommencement and completion of work approved under pa#201709188787 and 201411050822.

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