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75 Buena Vista Ave

Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights, SF 94117 1241009 35 units · 7 fl · 1931

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights
Above average
avg 1.6
10
FewerMore

This building has 10 novs (7y), above the Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights average of 1.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 75 Buena Vista Ave 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 1931
2 or more units
35 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
Units35
Floors7
Year built1931
Total area25,252 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1241009
Ownership

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

Owner name
Joseph F Mannion Jr Trust
Mailing address
Joseph F Mannion Jr Trustee Po Box 640717 San Francisco CA 94164
Last sale
032111

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Initial analysis

The 35-unit, 7-story apartment building at 75 Buena Vista Avenue, built in 1931 and currently owned by the Joseph F Mannion Jr Trust, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most notably, there have been recurring fire safety concerns, with multiple violations recorded between 2017 and 2024 related to sprinkler systems, fire escapes, and emergency documentation. The building underwent a fire alarm system upgrade in 2019 to meet 2021 code requirements, though this work appears to have encountered some implementation issues. More recent concerns include plumbing problems in June 2023, where toilets malfunctioned and caused overflow issues. The building's elevator system has also been problematic, with multiple complaints in 2020 regarding safety concerns, irregular service, and operational failures, though records show some repairs and upgrades were attempted.

The property has undergone various infrastructure improvements over the years, including a comprehensive water line replacement in 2018, electrical system upgrades in 2010, and a kitchen and bathroom remodel in 2009. Historical records show the building has maintained its Art Deco architectural features, though some maintenance concerns have been noted. The property has experienced some building code violations in 2017-2018 that were subsequently abated, including issues with windows, walls, and egress obstructions. Recent fire safety inspections in December 2024 resulted in a violation being issued regarding the highrise sprinkler system compliance schedule, indicating ongoing challenges with maintaining required safety systems.

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Risk rating

How 75 Buena Vista Ave'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
0th percentile

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

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
10%
No DBI
violation
90%
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.

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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 6.2%
Moderate concern 85.0%
Severe concern 8.9%
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

75 Buena Vista Ave event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Apr 07
Parking on sidewalk
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestMar 03
Parking on sidewalk

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