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186-188 Alpine Ter

Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights, SF 94117 2609020 2 units · 2 fl · 1907

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 186-188 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 1907
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 built1907
Total area2,184 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot2609020
Ownership

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

Owner name
Rohde Sonke & Inara S Torqu
Mailing address
186 Alpine Ter San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
030121

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186 Alpine Ter, San Francisco, CA 94117
188 Alpine Ter, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 186-188 Alpine Terrace in the Buena Vista Park neighborhood, owned by Rohde Sonke & Inara S Torqu, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1907. The property has undergone significant renovations and improvements over the past decade, with approximately $114,500 in permitted work since 2014. Recent improvements include a complete kitchen remodel in 2019 with new appliances and fixtures ($17,500), electrical upgrades including lighting and outlets ($7,500), and multiple unit renovations in 2015 involving bathroom remodels, window replacements, and system upgrades. A major structural improvement was completed in 2014, addressing termite damage and installing new shear walls ($14,500), along with comprehensive electrical rewiring work that added modern safety features including smoke detectors. The building's mechanical systems have been regularly maintained, with furnace and duct replacements, bathroom plumbing updates, and window improvements consistently documented through proper permits.

The property has been generally well-maintained with no recorded fire incidents or serious safety violations. Recent 311 calls from 2023-2024 relate primarily to street and sidewalk issues rather than building-specific concerns, such as parking violations, temporary street projects, and neighborhood maintenance matters. The most recent building permit activity was in late 2024, indicating ongoing attention to property maintenance. Notably, the building experienced no significant disturbances or complaints directly related to its operations, with only one fire alarm system activation recorded with no actual fire involved. The property's maintenance history suggests regular updates to keep pace with modern residential standards, though prospective tenants should be aware of the building's age and the ongoing nature of some exterior maintenance issues as evidenced by 311 calls regarding pavement defects and debris management in the surrounding area.

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Risk rating

How 186-188 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

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

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Neighborhood location

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 71.9%
Moderate concern 14.9%
Severe concern 13.2%
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

186-188 Alpine Ter event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Mar 05
Blocking driveway cite tow
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