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63-65 Buena Vista Ter

Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights, SF 94117 2609032 4 units · 2 fl · 1908

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

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
7
FewerMore

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

Rent & eviction protection

Is 63-65 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 1908
2 or more units
4 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 1908
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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1908
Total area3,050 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot2609032
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Revocable Trust 65 Buena Vista Tr #1 San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
April 09, 1998

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65 Buena Vista Ter, San Francisco, CA 94117
63 Buena Vista Ter, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

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.

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Risk rating

How 63-65 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

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
19thpercentile

Out of 351 buildings in this neighborhood, 284 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
57%
No DBI
violation
43%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 43%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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63-65 Buena Vista Ter event timeline

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2023
Building Violation (NOV) May 02
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Building Violation (NOV)May 02
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