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31-33 Buena Vista Ter

Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights, SF 94117 2609040 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
Above average
avg 1.6
9
FewerMore

This building has 9 novs (7y), above the Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights average of 1.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 31-33 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 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.

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 1907
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 built1907
Total area2,570 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2609040
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Brian Mccaffrey & Sylvia Ye 125 Alpine Ter San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
040821

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31 Buena Vista Ter, San Francisco, CA 94117
33 Buena Vista Ter, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 31-33 Buena Vista Terrace, constructed in 1907 and currently owned by 31 Buena Vista LLC, has undergone several significant renovations over the past three years, including a substantial $30,000 remodeling project of unit 33 in early 2020 that encompassed kitchen updates, bathroom improvements, and structural modifications. The property is currently facing several urgent maintenance issues, as evidenced by multiple housing code violations filed in July 2024, including rodent infestation, open entry points for rodents, gas meter distribution concerns, and various building maintenance issues such as doorbell repairs and painting requirements. These violations were documented in complaints filed by Housing Inspection Services and Building Inspection Division and remain in a "Not Active" status.

Recent infrastructure improvements include electrical upgrades in 2020, with the installation of new lighting, dedicated circuits, and smoke detection systems, as well as an underground electrical service upgrade to 200A in 2012. However, there are concerning safety issues that require attention, including a 2024 complaint regarding exposed wiring and hazardous appliance concerns related to an attic-installed furnace in unit 31, along with reported plumbing issues such as a sewage backup in August 2023. The building's maintenance history shows some neglect of fundamental systems, with multiple complaints about abandoned vehicles and illegal parking in the vicinity between 2022 and 2024, suggesting ongoing challenges with basic infrastructure maintenance and tenant comfort.

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Risk rating

How 31-33 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
97th percentile

Out of 351 buildings in this neighborhood, 11 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
93%
No DBI
violation
7%
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.

Building age

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

Neighborhood location

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

Notices of Violation, owner's portfolio

DBI NOVs across all buildings this owner is registered on — a signal of systemic maintenance issues across the portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 90.0%
Moderate concern 7.7%
Severe concern 2.3%
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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31-33 Buena Vista Ter event timeline

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2024
Building Violation (NOV) Jul 30
Building violation
It is the property owner's responsibility to be present or direct his/her representative to attend, the reinspection as scheduled on this n…
Building Violation (NOV)Jul 30
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