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138-140 Alpine Ter

Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights, SF 94117 2609010 2 units · 3 fl · 1904

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

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 138-140 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 1904
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.

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 1904
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
Units2
Floors3
Year built1904
Total area3,301 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2609010
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Prevost Scott A Trustee 138 Alpine Ter San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
June 09, 2011

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140 Alpine Ter, San Francisco, CA 94117
138 Alpine Ter, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The property at 138-140 Alpine Terrace is a three-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1904, currently owned by the Scott A Prevost Revocable Trust. The building underwent extensive renovations in 2013, including significant interior remodeling, foundation work, and the installation of modern amenities such as solar panels and skylights. These improvements included the reconfiguration of kitchens and bathrooms, addition of a wood hot tub, installation of two fireplaces, radiant heating systems, and a complete electrical rewiring of the two-bedroom apartments, with an investment totaling over $300,000.

Most recently, in April 2023, the property underwent sewer lateral replacement with new house trap installation, representing the latest infrastructure upgrade. However, there are currently serious concerns regarding the property's compliance with building codes and safety requirements, as evidenced by multiple complaints filed in December 2024. These complaints allege unauthorized construction of rear decks and a hot tub, with specific violations noted regarding fire safety, structural support, and open space requirements. Additional issues have been raised about a potential illegal unit merger, with conflicting records regarding the building's classification as a single-family residence versus a two-unit building. While the property has a documented history of permits for various improvements and maintenance work, the recent complaints highlight significant concerns about unpermitted modifications that may impact resident safety and building integrity.

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Risk rating

How 138-140 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
57thpercentile

Out of 351 buildings in this neighborhood, 151 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
82%
No DBI
violation
18%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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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.

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 18%
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

138-140 Alpine Ter event timeline

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2026
311 Request May 12
Blocked sidewalk
construction equipment
311 RequestMar 09
Other illegal parking

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