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56-58 Alpine Ter

Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights, SF 94117 1258006 2 units · 2 fl · 1911

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 56-58 Alpine Ter 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 1911
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 built1911
Total area3,480 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1258006
Ownership

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

Owner name
Shamansky Harry Samuel
Mailing address
58 Alpine Ter San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
071221

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56 Alpine Ter, San Francisco, CA 94117
58 Alpine Ter, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 56-58 Alpine Terrace, located in the Buena Vista Park neighborhood, is a two-story flats/duplex structure built in 1911 and currently owned by Harry Samuel Shamansky. The building has undergone several significant improvements during the past decade, with the most recent being a completed re-roofing project in August 2023 costing $13,000. In 2022, the property underwent substantial renovations to comply with physical inspection report CC-8549, including electrical and plumbing upgrades in both units' kitchens and bathrooms. These improvements totaled approximately $10,000 and were completed in multiple phases, including the installation of two direct vent gas inserts.

The building's maintenance history shows attention to various building systems, including window replacements in 2013 (four windows upgraded to meet energy efficiency standards), and earlier plumbing work in 2016 involving water service installation. A withdrawn permit in 2020 for a new roof deck and stair suggests initial plans for expansion were reconsidered. Notably, there was a building complaint filed in April 2020 regarding construction work being conducted during stay-at-home orders, which remains active. The property was previously involved in a 2013 complaint about structural concerns related to adjacent construction, though this was marked as not active. Recent maintenance issues have included a missing side sewer vent cover (resolved in April 2023) and a pavement defect reported in September 2023, which is currently open. The property has been processed for condominium conversion, with approvals obtained for the two-unit conversion, and documentation shows a hazardous condition was noted but without civilian injuries recorded.

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Risk rating

How 56-58 Alpine Ter'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
87th percentile

Out of 351 buildings in this neighborhood, 46 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
88%
No DBI
violation
12%
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.

Neighborhood location

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DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 89.2%
Moderate concern 8.3%
Severe concern 2.5%
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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56-58 Alpine Ter event timeline

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2026
311 Request May 28
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Parking Enforcement
311 RequestFeb 13
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