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99 Buena Vista Ter

Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights, SF 94117 2609024 2 units · 4 fl · 1904

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 99 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 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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors4
Year built1904
Total area1,800 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2609024
Ownership

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

Owner name
Kathryn Jeffus 2019 Tr
Mailing address
Jeffus Kathryn Ttee 99 Buena Vista Ter San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
103116

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Initial analysis

The property at 99 Buena Vista Terrace is a four-story, two-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1904, currently owned by the Kathryn Jeffus 2019 Trust. The building has undergone significant renovations and maintenance work over the past decade, including a comprehensive remodeling project in 2012-2013 that involved kitchen and bathroom renovations, basement excavation, foundation work, and a complete electrical upgrade. The plumbing system has received considerable attention, with furnace replacement, water heater installations, sewer line replacement, and the removal of an illegal basement unit in 2011-2012. In 2014-2015, major work was performed on the rear deck and stairs, including repairs and the installation of a granite stone wall at the rear property line.

The building experienced several concerning issues in 2012-2013, including a violation related to unsafe water heater flues and multiple tenant complaints regarding water intrusion, heating problems, electrical issues, and structural concerns. While these problems appear to have been addressed through subsequent repairs and improvements, more recent issues have emerged, particularly regarding exterior maintenance. The property has generated multiple 311 calls in 2024, including reports of sidewalk defects, missing sewer vent covers, and various abandoned vehicle complaints in the vicinity. There is currently an open sidewalk defect case from April 2024 that requires attention. The most recent building violations and major system upgrades suggest that while significant improvements have been made to the building's core systems, attention may be needed for exterior maintenance and infrastructure elements.

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Risk rating

How 99 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
74th percentile

Out of 351 buildings in this neighborhood, 91 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.

Neighborhood location

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

Number of floors

Building height affects maintenance complexity and is one of the size signals the model uses.

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 74.0%
Moderate concern 15.4%
Severe concern 10.7%
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

99 Buena Vista Ter event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 15
Garbage and debris
other loose garbage debris yard waste
311 RequestApr 11
Public works

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