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142-144 Alpine Ter

Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights, SF 94117 2609011 2 units · 2 fl · 1906

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more 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
Above average
avg 1.6
2
FewerMore

This building has 2 novs (7y), above the Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights average of 1.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 142-144 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 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.

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 1906
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
Floors2
Year built1906
Total area3,264 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot2609011
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Fouzia Zaheer, Trustee 161 Lundys Ln San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
August 02, 2005

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142 Alpine Ter, San Francisco, CA 94117
144 Alpine Ter, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 142 Alpine Terrace in the Buena Vista Park neighborhood, owned by the Fouzia Zaheer 2016 Trust, has undergone several significant changes and faced multiple compliance issues since its construction in 1906. Most recently, in September 2023, permits were filed for an additional dwelling unit (ADU) on the first floor, following earlier concerns about unpermitted basement work that was addressed through a completed permit in August 2023. The property has a documented history of maintenance and safety issues, including a notable cluster of violations in late 2018 related to rodent infestation, mold, window repairs, plumbing problems, and smoke detector issues, all of which were abated by February 2019. Previous construction work has included various renovations, such as a 2019 second-floor remodel with a new bathroom, significant foundation and waterproofing work in 2005, and termite repairs in 1998.

The building's recent history raises some concerns about compliance and construction practices, with active complaints as of 2024 regarding permits and foundation work. The property had faced multiple violations in 2018, though these were addressed through appropriate repairs and permits, including water heater installation and electrical rewiring. Historic complaints from 2019 suggested possible unpermitted dwelling units and rental activities, though subsequent investigations did not result in violations. The building has undergone various infrastructure improvements over the years, including electrical system upgrades, plumbing work, and structural modifications, though some earlier permits from 2006 and 2019 expired without completion. Recent 311 calls related to the property have primarily concerned routine urban maintenance issues such as sidewalk cleaning and parking violations, rather than building-specific problems.

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Risk rating

How 142-144 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
37thpercentile

Out of 351 buildings in this neighborhood, 221 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
70%
No DBI
violation
30%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

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

Building age

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 30%
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

142-144 Alpine Ter event timeline

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2026
DBI Complaint Jul 16
This property is being paint and they blasted the old paint and the paint chips are flying every they dont have adequate containment set up, just a taro
Housing Inspection Services
311 RequestJul 15
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