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25 Buena Vista Ter

Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights, SF 94117 2609042 3 units · 2 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 25 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
3 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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1906
Total area3,126 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot2609042
Ownership

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

Owner name
Buckley Daniel J & Linda
Mailing address
25 Buena Vista Ter San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
031921

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25 Buena Vista Ter, San Francisco, CA 94117
25 Buena Vista Ter #a, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The two-story multi-family residential building at 25 Buena Vista Terrace, owned by Daniel J & Linda Buckley, was constructed in 1906 and contains three units. The property underwent significant improvements in 2010, including the installation of multiple gas fireplaces, attic renovations, the addition of fire-rated windows, skylights, and comprehensive electrical rewiring, with associated permits totaling over $32,000. A substantial chimney upgrade was completed in 2010 with a cost of $10,941. The building has maintained regular street space usage permits, with multiple permits issued between 2010-2012.

Recent concerns include ongoing sewer system issues, with multiple calls to the Public Utilities Commission in late 2024 regarding sewage discharge and general sewer maintenance. The property has experienced consistent urban maintenance issues in 2024, including complaints about illegal postings, noise, graffiti, and debris on or near the property, though most of these issues have been resolved through municipal intervention. A notable tenant buyout occurred in February 2020, involving three tenants and a payment of $30,400. The property has also undergone formal planning review for variance approval related to rear yard, front setback, and off-street parking requirements, particularly concerning the reconstruction of a noncompliant rear staircase and the legalization of a second dwelling unit without the required parking space, though this application was ultimately approved.

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Risk rating

How 25 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
32th percentile

Out of 351 buildings in this neighborhood, 239 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
69%
No DBI
violation
31%
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 size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Neighborhood location

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

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 51.0%
Moderate concern 17.5%
Severe concern 31.5%
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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