63-65 Buena Vista Ter, San Francisco, CA 94117

The property at 63-65 Buena Vista Terrace is a 2-story, 4-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1908, currently owned by Andres & Rosalinda Esparza. The building has undergone several significant improvements over the years, with the most recent major work including a sewer/housetrap replacement in March 2020, an upgrade of the fire alarm system in October 2018, and the installation of smoke detectors in apartments #1 and #2 in 2002 to meet housing code requirements. The building has faced recurring sewer issues, with documented back-ups occurring in 2021, 2020, and earlier, suggesting ongoing infrastructure challenges.

The property has a history of safety-related compliance issues, particularly in 2002 and 2023. In 2002, multiple fire safety violations were recorded, including problems with fire extinguishers, combustible storage, and smoke detector installation, though these were resolved by September 2003. More recently, in May 2023, three violations were noted regarding the gas utility shutoff tool, fire escape ladder maintenance, and a compliance affidavit, which were abated within two weeks.

The building has also seen various routine inspections by Housing Inspection Services in 2002, 2009, and 2015, all of which were resolved. Recent maintenance work includes reroofing completed in 2014 at a cost of $23,200, and window replacement project from 2002 (though the permit expired). The building's external environment has faced some challenges, with recent concerns about tree roots damaging property (reported May 2024) and periodic graffiti incidents, though these are generally not related to building safety or habitability.