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120 Buena Vista Ter

Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights, SF 94117 2608056 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
Above average
avg 1.6
6
FewerMore

This building has 6 novs (7y), above the Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights average of 1.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 120 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 area2,496 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2608056
Ownership

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

Owner name
David & Suzanne E Curtis Fm
Mailing address
1780 Stanley Dollar Dr #1a Walnut Creek CA 94595
Last sale
000000

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 120 Buena Vista Terrace is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1906, currently owned by David & Suzanne E Curtis Family. The property has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects in recent months, with the most recent being comprehensive bathroom renovations completed in June 2024 costing $16,000, including repairs to the bathroom floor, tub tile, and subfloor. Additional approved work in August 2024 involved plumbing updates replacing the tub and toilet, and electrical improvements including new light fixtures and GFCI installation. A concerning issue has emerged with a reported blocked exit complaint filed in December 2024, which remains open as of the latest data.

The building's maintenance history shows attention to infrastructure improvements, including the installation of a recreation room and bathroom in the basement in 1985. The property has experienced several 311 calls in recent months, primarily relating to street and public areas rather than the building itself, including reports of graffiti on the mailbox (September and December 2024), sidewalk cleaning issues (November 2023 and November 2024), and multiple reports of abandoned vehicles (February to March 2023), all of which were addressed and closed by relevant authorities. The street space permits issued in 2008 and 2019, while minimal in cost, indicate attention to public space requirements.

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Risk rating

How 120 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
77th percentile

Out of 351 buildings in this neighborhood, 81 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
85%
No DBI
violation
15%
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.

Building age

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 80.3%
Moderate concern 13.8%
Severe concern 5.9%
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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120 Buena Vista Ter event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Feb 22
Garbage and debris
furniture
311 RequestFeb 06
Public works

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