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555 Buena Vista Ave W, San Francisco CA

No Development Potential*

*Estimate based on zoning regulations from Municipal Code and property data from County Assessor.

Multi-Family Residential (Duplex; Triplex or Fourplex) with 41 units on a lot of 10,642 sqft. It has a total of 8 levels , 132 rooms , , 40 bathrooms . Property has a total as-built area of 49,112 sqft of which 39,040 sqft is the conditioned area assessed for property taxes. (Source: County Assessor's Office)

What are the local zoning regulations for 555 Buena Vista Ave W ?

RH-3 (RESIDENTIAL- HOUSE, THREE FAMILY)

RH-3 districts are similar to RH-2 districts, but it's more common to find buildings with 3 units alongside one and two-family homes. These areas are mainly made up of large flats rather than apartment-style housing, with each unit typically having its own separate entrance.

The number of residential units in the RH-3 district is calculated based on the size of the lot, but it cannot exceed 3 dwelling units per lot.

Dwelling Unit: A room or suite of two or more rooms that is designed for, or is occupied by, one family doing its own cooking therein and having only one kitchen.

Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU): Also known as a Secondary Unit or In-Law Unit. It is accessory to at least one other Dwelling Unit on the same lot. A detached ADU should not share structural walls with the primary structure on the lot.

Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit (JADU): JADU is a secondary living space within a single-family home, limited to 500 square feet. It must have its own entrance, an efficiency kitchen, and can either share or have separate sanitation facilities. The property owner must live on-site unless a government agency, land trust, or housing organization owns the unit.

These districts are predominantly made up of large flats rather than apartments. Building styles are varied but generally complementary. Outdoor space is available at ground level, as well as on decks and balconies for individual units. Nonresidential uses are more common here than in RH-2 districts.

The primary use of the Residential - House, Three -Family zone is residential. The Permitted uses listed below show that additional land uses may be allowed in this zone.

Permitted Residential uses: ADU, single room occupancy, student housing, senior housing, and residential dwelling units

Permitted Non-Residential uses: Agriculture, neighborhood or passive outdoor recreation, childcare facility, public facilities, and residential care facility.

What is the maximum height for 555 Buena Vista Ave W ?

40-X

The height of a dwelling cannot exceed 40 feet.

Building height is measured from the centerline of the building. If the building steps laterally along a street, separate measurements are taken from the centerline of each step. For flat roofs, height is measured to the highest point of the finished roof, while for pitched or stepped roofs, it is measured to the average height of the rise.

Building height is measured from the centerline of the building. If the building steps laterally along a street, separate measurements are taken from the centerline of each step. For flat roofs, height is measured to the highest point of the finished roof, while for pitched or stepped roofs, it is measured to the average height of the rise.

What are the ADU regulations for 555 Buena Vista Ave W ?

ADU eligible

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), also called secondary units, in-law units, or cottages, are units added to existing and new residential buildings. Adding an ADU to your property can provide several benefits, such as providing housing for family members, simplifying your lifestyle, and increased financial flexibility.Learn more about building ADUs

What neighborhood is 555 Buena Vista Ave W located in?

Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights, San Francisco

Buena Vista Park is a park in the Haight-Ashbury and Buena Vista Heights neighborhoods of San Francisco, California. It is the oldest official park in San Francisco, established in 1867 as Hill Park, later renamed Buena Vista. It is bounded by Haight Street to the north, and by Buena Vista Avenue West and Buena Vista Avenue East. The park is on a steep hill that peaks at 575 feet (175 m), and covers 37 acres (150,000 m2). The lowest section is the north end along Haight.

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