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70 Buena Vista Ter

Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights, SF 94117 2608013 2 units · 2 fl · 1906

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 70 Buena Vista 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 1906
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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 built1906
Total area2,194 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot2608013
Ownership

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

Owner name
Christian-Salisbury Trust
Mailing address
Susan Belinda Christian &su 70 Buena Vista Ter San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
111516

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AI summary

The two-unit residential building at 70 Buena Vista Terrace, owned by the Christian-salisbury Trust, is a historic two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1906. The property has undergone significant updates and improvements over the past decade, with the most substantial renovations occurring between 2013 and 2017. A major renovation in 2013-2014 included comprehensive interior upgrades totaling $150,000, featuring kitchen and bathroom remodels, installation of a fire escape ladder, and structural improvements including new plywood shear walls. In 2014-2015, the building received systematic upgrades, including the installation of three new furnaces, complete electrical system modernization with 100-amp service, and plumbing improvements such as new water heaters and bathroom fixtures. Most recently, in 2017, 18 window replacements were completed on the second and third floors using wood-frame double-hung windows.

The property has experienced typical urban infrastructure issues, with several 311 calls in 2024 addressing various municipal concerns including flooding, tree root damage to sidewalks, and parking-related incidents. Most maintenance and service requests have been resolved promptly, though there is one open case regarding tree roots damaging the sidewalk as of May 2024. The building's utility systems have been regularly maintained, with records showing proper updates to heating, plumbing, and electrical systems. The street-facing areas of the property have required occasional attention to address parking enforcement and sidewalk maintenance issues, as evidenced by multiple street space permits and parking-related complaints.

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Risk rating

How 70 Buena Vista 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
68th percentile

Out of 351 buildings in this neighborhood, 112 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
84%
No DBI
violation
16%
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.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Property class: multi-family flat

2–4 unit flats (class F) are a common SF building type with their own maintenance and complaint patterns.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 74.2%
Moderate concern 17.9%
Severe concern 7.9%
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

70 Buena Vista Ter event timeline

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

2023
311 Request Sep 29
Abandoned vehicles
DPT Abandoned Vehicles Low

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