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27 Buena Vista Ter

Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights, SF 94117 2609041 2 units · 4 fl · 1906

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 27 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 1906
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 1906
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
Floors4
Year built1906
Total area4,461 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2609041
Ownership

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

Mailing address
27 Buena Vista Ter San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
091517

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27 A Buena Vista Ter, San Francisco, CA 94117
27 Buena Vista Ter, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

27 Buena Vista Terrace is a historic four-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1906, currently managed by 27 Buena Vista Terrace LLC. The building underwent significant renovations between 2014-2016, including a comprehensive $128,000 remodel in 2014 adding new bathrooms and decks, followed by dry rot repairs in 2014, and adjustments to correct the building's documented story and basement configuration in 2016. The property has seen ongoing infrastructure improvements, with major plumbing updates in 2015 including a complete system renovation and shower pan installations, and electrical upgrades including solar panel installations in 2023 (6kW and 4kW systems) and various low-voltage cabling work.

Recent maintenance history shows attention to safety features, such as the installation of surge protection and electrical circuit improvements in 2013, though there was one construction-related noise complaint from residents in 2015. The building's surroundings have experienced typical urban issues as documented through 311 calls, primarily concerning street parking violations and general cleaning matters, with the most recent being a parking-related incident in February 2024. The property has maintained compliance with building codes, as evidenced by the multiple completed permits, though there were some initial misrepresentations of the building's configuration that required correction through the 2016 permit process.

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Risk rating

How 27 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
49th percentile

Out of 351 buildings in this neighborhood, 179 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
78%
No DBI
violation
22%
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.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 67.8%
Moderate concern 18.5%
Severe concern 13.7%
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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27 Buena Vista Ter event timeline

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2024
311 Request Feb 22
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