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193 Alpine Ter

Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights, SF 94117 2610023 2 units · 2 fl · 1909

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 193 Alpine 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 1909
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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1909
Total area2,378 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2610023
Ownership

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

Owner name
Elizabeth Tsai Living Trust
Mailing address
Elizabeth Tsai Trustee 610 Virginia Ave San Mateo CA 94402
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 193 Alpine Terrace, located in the Buena Vista Park neighborhood, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1909 and currently owned by the Elizabeth Tsai Living Trust. The building's maintenance history shows two significant roofing projects, with the most recent completed in December 2018 at a cost of $9,500, while an earlier roofing permit from 1990 has since expired. The property has experienced several infrastructure and maintenance issues over the past several years, with particular attention to water and sewer systems; there were confirmed water-related incidents in January 2025 (water leak), November 2020 (water main issue), and January 2021 (odor from side sewer vent). Two pavement defect reports were filed, one in April 2024 (currently open) and another in January 2017, indicating ongoing street maintenance concerns.

The building's recent history (spanning from 2017 to 2025) reveals various urban infrastructure issues primarily affecting the surrounding area rather than the building itself, including two parking enforcement incidents in 2022 (one involving a Tesla parking on the sidewalk and another with a Mercedes blocking a driveway, for which a citation was issued). Other documented incidents include a defaced parking sign in October 2019 and an abandoned vehicle report in November 2012. While the property has experienced multiple service calls, most have been resolved and pertain primarily to external infrastructure rather than internal building conditions. The regularity of water-related incidents (three since 2020) and the recent open pavement defect case suggest some ongoing maintenance challenges in the immediate vicinity.

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Risk rating

How 193 Alpine 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
79th percentile

Out of 351 buildings in this neighborhood, 74 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
85%
No DBI
violation
15%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Neighborhood location

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Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 85.3%
Moderate concern 10.0%
Severe concern 4.7%
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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The story over time

193 Alpine Ter event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jun 14
Parking on sidewalk
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestMay 25
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