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35 Alpine Ter

Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights, SF 94117 1259024 5 units · 3 fl · 1958

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights — not a forecast
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 35 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 1958
2 or more units
5 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.

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 1958
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
Units5
Floors3
Year built1958
Total area4,942 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1259024
Ownership

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

Mailing address
35 Alpine Ter Apt 5 San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
March 14, 1997

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Initial analysis

35 Alpine Terrace is a 5-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1958, currently owned by Jorge Becerril and A McIntosh. The property has undergone significant improvements and safety upgrades over recent years, with the most notable recent development being the installation of overhead automatic fire sprinklers on the 1st floor, with associated plumbing and fire alarm work initiated in 2023. The building has completed mandatory soft-story seismic retrofitting and received a Certificate of Final Completion. Substantial unit improvements have been made between 2016 and 2023, including kitchen and bathroom remodels in various units, window replacements, and the legalization of an in-law unit. The building's electrical infrastructure has also been upgraded, including the installation of a 40-amp car charger and replacement of two Federal Pacific panels in 2023, as well as a recent upgrade to apartment 1's electrical service in April 2024.

The property has a relatively clean violation history, with notable issues addressed promptly in 2001-2002 related to fire safety and lead paint concerns, which were all abated. Routine inspections have been conducted, with the most recent being a prescheduled inspection in 2010. Planning records indicate successful legalization of a sixth dwelling unit at the first floor and window replacements, while all required soft-story work has been completed. The building has experienced standard maintenance issues typical for its age, as evidenced by recent 311 calls regarding street cleaning and sanitation, though these are primarily exterior to the building's core systems and maintenance. A tenant buyout was recorded in 2016 for $35,000 involving 2 tenants, though no other buyouts are on record.

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Risk rating

How 35 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
55thpercentile

Out of 351 buildings in this neighborhood, 158 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
81%
No DBI
violation
19%
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.

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

Building age

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 19%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

35 Alpine Ter event timeline

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2026
Electrical Permit Jul 17
Online electrical permit: 60 of buildings of 6 dwelling units or less.
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