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55 Terra Vista Ave

Anza Vista, SF 94115 1116029 4 units · 2 fl · 1959

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, but recent activity points to a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Anza Vista — not a forecast
Above average
avg 1.3
3
FewerMore

This building has 3 novs (7y), above the Anza Vista average of 1.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 55 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 1959
2 or more units
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM2
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 1959
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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1959
Total area4,636 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1116029
Ownership

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

Mailing address
James A &m Barbara Kelly 1321 Kirkham St San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
May 05, 1989

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Initial analysis

The two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building at 55 Terra Vista Ave in Anza Vista, owned by Kelly James A&m Barbara Fam, was constructed in 1959 and has undergone several significant improvements over its lifetime. The building's maintenance record shows regular window updates in the 1990s, with installations of aluminum windows in 1996 (8 windows), 1997 (12 windows), and 1988 (1 window), along with reroofing work completed in 2006 at a cost of $7,500. More recently, in August 2020, there were two gas houseline extension permits issued, though both are now expired.

A noteworthy incident occurred in April 2017 when the building underwent a routine safety inspection that revealed multiple fire safety deficiencies, including the need for battery-operated smoke detectors at the top of enclosed stairs, carbon monoxide alarms near fossil fuel-burning appliances, and servicing of fire extinguishers. All of these violations were promptly addressed and abated by April 25, 2017. Since then, there have been no recorded building violations. Recent maintenance and safety concerns have been primarily related to external factors, including a 2024 graffiti report, a 2023 noise complaint, and various parking enforcement issues in the vicinity, which have all been resolved through normal city processes. Infrastructure maintenance issues such as pavement defects and problems with street trees were reported and addressed between 2018-2022, along with one streetlight outage that was resolved through city services.

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Risk rating

How 55 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
46thpercentile

Out of 136 buildings in this neighborhood, 73 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
80%
No DBI
violation
20%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 20%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

55 Terra Vista Ave event timeline

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2023
311 Request Oct 05
Other reallocate
Noise Report - other reallocate
311 RequestMar 11
Blocking driveway cite tow

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