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195-197 Terra Vista Ave

Anza Vista, SF 94115 1113026 2 units · 2 fl · 1948

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Anza Vista — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.3
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Anza Vista average of 1.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 195-197 Terra Vista Ave 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 1948
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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 1948
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 built1948
Total area2,934 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1113026
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Sharon L Bell, Trustee 45 Lunado Way San Francisco CA 94127
Last sale

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197 Terra Vista Ave, San Francisco, CA 94115
195 Terra Vista Ave, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 195-197 Terra Vista Avenue, owned by the Sharon L Bell Living Trust, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1948 in the Anza Vista neighborhood. The property has undergone several significant renovations, with the most substantial work occurring in 2019 due to water damage, which involved extensive repairs including drywall work, flooring replacement, kitchen cabinet updates, and electrical system improvements, all totaling over $50,000. The building's windows have been a recurring focus of improvement, with two separate permit applications in 2017 and 2018 for replacing street-visible windows with casement wood aluminum clad windows, though these permits were filed but their current status is not explicitly stated in the records. More recent updates include a 2022 gas houseline extension and various maintenance issues reported through 311 calls, though these are generally not directly related to building safety or habitability.

The property has undergone regular maintenance typical for its age, including a roofing project completed in 1991, though a 2000 permit for reroofing has since expired. Recent 311 calls from 2023-2024 primarily concern street-related issues such as graffiti, street cleaning, and sign repairs, which are not directly related to the building's condition. The most recent building-related permits suggest ongoing maintenance and upgrading of systems, with the last significant work being the 2022 gas line extension. The building's electrical and plumbing systems have received attention, notably with the 2019 electrical rewiring of a one-bedroom unit and plumbing updates including a new shower installation.

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Risk rating

How 195-197 Terra Vista Ave'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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
83rdpercentile

Out of 136 buildings in this neighborhood, 23 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
89%
No DBI
violation
11%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

Building age

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 11%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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195-197 Terra Vista Ave event timeline

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2025
311 Request Aug 22
Garbage and debris
furniture
311 RequestMar 16
Garbage and debris

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