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31 Sheldon Ter

Golden Gate Heights, SF 94122 2035A032 2 units · 2 fl · 1962

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 Golden Gate Heights
At or below average
avg 1.0
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Golden Gate Heights average of 1.0.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 31 Sheldon 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 1962
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH1
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 built1962
Total area1,706 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2035A032
Ownership

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

Owner name
Fong Liping & Lydia
Mailing address
31 Sheldon Ter San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The two-unit duplex at 31 Sheldon Terrace in Golden Gate Heights, owned by Liping Fong & Lydia, has experienced several maintenance and environmental issues in early 2025, particularly related to sewage problems. The most recent incidents include multiple sewage back-up discharges between January 2-14, 2025, affecting both side sewer vents and catch basins, with one case noting a connection to a known issue in the backyard of the neighboring property at 1823 14th Avenue. The property has also faced recurring issues with street cleanliness, with four reports of loose garbage, debris, and yard waste between December 30, 2024, and January 13, 2025, three of which have been resolved. Environmental concerns continue to be a focus, with open cases as of January 2025 regarding an overgrown tree and park patrol matters.

Looking at the building's historical records, there were two notable fire-related incidents: a combustible materials complaint in March 2012 that was promptly corrected, and an uncategorized complaint in December 2020 that was determined to be outside of jurisdiction. Additionally, there was a tenant buyout at the nearby address of 1851 14th Avenue in April 2018, involving two tenants and totaling $52,122.80, though this transaction occurred at a different property location. The two-story building, constructed in 1962, is classified as a Flats & Duplex structure, typical of the Golden Gate Heights neighborhood.

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Risk rating

How 31 Sheldon 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
84th percentile

Out of 32 buildings in this neighborhood, 5 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
90%
No DBI
violation
10%
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.

Neighborhood location

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

Building age

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 81.4%
Moderate concern 13.7%
Severe concern 4.9%
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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