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935 Buena Vista Ave

Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights, SF 94117 1242002 2 units · 3 fl · 1904

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 Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights
At or below average
avg 1.6
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights average of 1.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 935 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 1904
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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors3
Year built1904
Total area2,920 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1242002
Ownership

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

Owner name
Dellie B Punla Tr
Mailing address
Punla Dellie B Ttee 8209 Grisham Way Elk Grove CA 95758
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The three-story, two-unit multi-family residential building at 935 Buena Vista Avenue, owned by Dellie B Punla Tr, has undergone several significant maintenance and compliance events since its construction in 1904. Most recently, in September 2024, the building had its sewer lateral and house p-trap replaced. A notable infrastructure improvement occurred in 2010 when the interior foundation was replaced following a violation notice that revealed construction in the sub-floor area without proper permits, including concerns about rotted beams and broken wiring. The property has a documented history of fire alarm system issues, with violations recorded in 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2023 requiring corrective action for maintenance issues. The building underwent bathroom repairs and remodeling on the first floor in 2017, which was previously noted as occurring without proper permits according to a licensing inspection.

Recent maintenance needs have been documented, including the discovery of a rodent/insect infestation (December 2024), though this was accepted for investigation by the Department of Public Health. The property currently faces multiple open graffiti issues as of January 2025, affecting poles, a fire hydrant, and the sidewalk in front of the property. Historical records show various permit activity, including bathroom renovations in 2017 and a fire department correction upgrade in 1991 for a 9-bedroom configuration. The building's maintenance history indicates ongoing attention to both structural and safety systems, with multiple fire alarm-related incidents recorded between 2018 and 2023, though none resulted in actual fires or civilian injuries. While many past violations have been resolved, the presence of recent graffiti and pest control issues suggests ongoing maintenance challenges.

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Risk rating

How 935 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
64th percentile

Out of 351 buildings in this neighborhood, 126 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
83%
No DBI
violation
17%
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.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 71.7%
Moderate concern 14.5%
Severe concern 13.8%
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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935 Buena Vista Ave event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Apr 26
Abandoned vehicle
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestApr 20
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