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867 Ashbury St

Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights, SF 94117 1269014 3 units · 2 fl · 1910

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 867 Ashbury St 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 1910
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.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors2
Year built1910
Total area2,600 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1269014
Ownership

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

Owner name
Cantu-Ute Trust
Mailing address
Mr Ute 2848 Central Ave Alameda CA 94501
Last sale
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AI summary

The 3-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 867 Ashbury Street in the Buena Vista Park neighborhood, owned by Cantu-ute Trust, has undergone several significant improvements since its construction in 1910. The most recent work, completed in August 2023, involved upgrading the fire alarm system to install new remote power supply and sounders in sleeping areas, bringing the system into compliance with current fire code requirements. The building has a strong record of maintenance and safety upgrades, including a completed soft-story seismic retrofit in 2014 (classified as Tier 3), replacement of rear windows and doors in 2019, and multiple roofing projects in 1996 and 1997. The property has shown proactive maintenance of critical systems, with a sewer repair completed in 2007 and electrical infrastructure improvements in 2010.

The building's history shows attention to both safety and aesthetic improvements, such as the 2022 replacement of the basement entry door and the restoration of deteriorated front stairs and rails in 2007. While there was a building violation related to the central alarm system in 2006, it was promptly addressed within two months. The structure's maintenance record includes several significant building permits for both exterior and interior improvements, demonstrating ongoing investment in the property's upkeep and safety systems. The most recent fire safety upgrades in 2023, along with the completed seismic retrofit, suggest a commitment to maintaining current safety standards.

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Risk rating

How 867 Ashbury St'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
47th percentile

Out of 351 buildings in this neighborhood, 186 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
77%
No DBI
violation
23%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

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.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 75.0%
Moderate concern 18.1%
Severe concern 6.9%
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

867 Ashbury St event timeline

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

2025
Fire Complaint Apr 11
Alarm Systems
No Merit

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