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783 Buena Vista Ave

Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights, SF 94117 1256006 2 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 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 783 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 1900
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
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area2,600 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1256006
Ownership

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

Owner name
Jan Chernoff & Isabel Wade
Mailing address
2014 Trust 783 Buena Vista Ave W San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
040521

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Initial analysis

The two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building at 783 Buena Vista Ave, owned by Jan Chernoff & Isabel Wade, has undergone significant renovations since mid-2019, including major seismic strengthening work costing $75,000, demolition and reconstruction of the rear facade, and comprehensive remodeling of kitchens and bathrooms on both floors. The 2019-2020 renovation phase included substantial electrical upgrades, including a complete rewiring of both floors with new lighting, circuits, and safety features, as well as plumbing improvements throughout the building, with permits showing completion of multiple bathroom and kitchen trim-outs. A solar PV installation was completed earlier in 2014, featuring 20 roof-mounted panels.

During the 2019-2020 renovation period, there were multiple complaints filed regarding construction activities, particularly in April-May 2020, with concerns about non-essential work continuing during shelter-in-place orders, noise, worker safety, and a reported incident involving an unrestrained dog. While most of these complaints were marked as "Not Active," there remains one active complaint from May 2019 regarding work without proper permits. The building permits and inspection records show extensive permitted work, including street space usage in 2019-2020, suggesting proper channels were followed for most construction activities. The property has maintained compliance with building codes through these improvements, as evidenced by the completion status of various permits and subsequent inspections.

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Risk rating

How 783 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
67th percentile

Out of 351 buildings in this neighborhood, 116 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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

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

Building age

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 68.9%
Moderate concern 23.4%
Severe concern 7.7%
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

783 Buena Vista Ave event timeline

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

2021
Plumbing Permit Jan 20
Work category: 2pa; refer to permits pp20190722743 &pp20190530216 basement bathroom trim out, kitchen trim out, 2nd floor bathroom trim out, laundry room trim out.
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