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5-9 Alpine Ter

Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights, SF 94117 1259028 3 units · 2 fl · 1927

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. 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.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 5-9 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 1927
2 or more units
3 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 1927
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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1927
Total area3,512 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1259028
Ownership

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

Mailing address
7 Alpine Ter San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
August 29, 2013

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Included addresses

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7 Alpine Ter, San Francisco, CA 94117
9 Alpine Ter, San Francisco, CA 94117
5 Alpine Ter, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The property at 5-9 Alpine Terrace is a three-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in the Buena Vista Park neighborhood. Built in 1927 and currently owned by Dmitriy and Sara Kernasovskiy, this building has undergone several significant improvements in recent years. The most notable recent upgrades include the installation of two PV solar systems (2.03 kW each) in November 2023, installation of a heat pump water heater in December 2024, and a 200-amp electrical service upgrade in 2014. Between 2013 and 2014, the building underwent substantial interior renovations including kitchen relocations, wall removals, bathroom additions, and window and door upgrades, along with comprehensive electrical work including the installation of 25 lights, 20 switches, 30 receptacles, and 4 smoke detectors.

The property has maintained a generally good compliance record, with only one set of violations noted in 2010 related to fire safety and gas meter requirements, which were promptly addressed by May 2011. A routine construction without permit complaint was filed in 2005 but was resolved quickly. Recent records show multiple instances of parking violations near the property, particularly regarding blocked driveways, though these are not directly related to the building's condition or management. The building's systems have been regularly updated, including a complete HVAC overhaul in 2014 with new furnaces installed for all three units. The construction history indicates active maintenance and upgrading of building systems, with particular attention to adding modern amenities such as solar power and energy-efficient water heating systems.

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Risk rating

How 5-9 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
27thpercentile

Out of 351 buildings in this neighborhood, 256 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
66%
No DBI
violation
34%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 34%
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

5-9 Alpine Ter event timeline

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2026
311 Request Apr 25
Blocking driveway cite only
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestJan 16
Blocking driveway cite tow

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