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180 Clifford Ter

Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights, SF 94117 2617027 7 units · 2 fl · 1927

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights — not a forecast
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.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 180 Clifford 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 1927
2 or more units
7 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 1927
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
Units7
Floors2
Year built1927
Total area5,141 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2617027
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Karl & Lillemor Leichum 3325 Octavia St San Francisco CA 94123
Last sale

Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

180 Clifford Terrace is a two-story, 7-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1927, currently owned by Karl W & Lillemor E Leichum. The property has undergone several significant upgrades and maintenance work over the past decade, including a mandatory soft-story retrofit completed in 2016 at a cost of $63,800, HVAC system upgrade in 2012 with furnace replacement, and electrical system improvements in 2017 including the installation of a dedicated circuit breaker and ufer ground connection. The building has maintained an active maintenance record with multiple roof work permits, including a re-roofing project in 2007 costing $15,000.

The property has experienced several notable resident complaints, particularly regarding exterior maintenance practices. In October 2022, multiple complaints were filed concerning the blinding white color of a newly painted roof that allegedly affected neighboring windows' sunlight access. Earlier, in October 2012, there were concerns about lead paint safety during exterior work, with reports of improper containment methods affecting neighboring properties. The building's maintenance history shows regular upkeep, including street space permits in 2017, and historical repairs dating back to the 1980s such as garden wall repair and fire escape work. More recently, there have been several reports of garbage and debris issues in the surrounding area throughout 2024, though these appear to be more related to street conditions than building maintenance directly. A fire incident record indicates a false alarm due to malfunction, with no civilian injuries reported.

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Risk rating

How 180 Clifford 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

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
17thpercentile

Out of 351 buildings in this neighborhood, 291 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
56%
No DBI
violation
44%
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.

Number of units

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

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 44%
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

180 Clifford Ter event timeline

Violations, complaints, fire incidents, permits, and buyouts — most recent records in order.

2026
311 Request Jul 26
Other illegal parking
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestJul 20
Garbage and debris

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