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195 Upper Ter

Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights, SF 94117 2618A024 2 units · 2 fl · 1916

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 Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights
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.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 195 Upper 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 1916
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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 built1916
Total area3,398 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2618A024
Ownership

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

Owner name
Reardon Timothy Jr & Regina
Mailing address
195 Upper Ter San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
101305

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Initial analysis

The two-unit multi-family residential building at 195 Upper Terrace, located in the Buena Vista Park neighborhood, was constructed in 1916 and has undergone several significant renovations over its history. The most substantial recent work was completed in 2009, involving comprehensive kitchen and bathroom remodels with associated plumbing and electrical work totaling $22,000, marking the most recent major improvement to the property. Earlier improvements included a substantial $92,000 renovation in 2001 that included remodeling the kitchen, bathroom, and powder room, along with fireplace installation in the living room. The building has received regular maintenance attention, including reroofing in 1998 and repair of dry rot on back stairs in 1988, though some permits from 2001 and 1986 related to roof deck construction and code compliance were expired without completion status.

The property has experienced various neighborhood maintenance issues in recent months, particularly in late 2024 and early 2025, with multiple 311 calls regarding garbage and debris on the street, abandoned vehicles, and issues with waste receptacle management. While most of these incidents have been resolved through municipal intervention, they suggest ongoing challenges with street maintenance in the vicinity. Two service-related incidents were recorded by the fire department, though neither involved actual fires or civilian injuries. The building's recent history shows regular upkeep and improvements up until 2009, with no major renovations or building permits recorded in the last 14 years, though this is not uncommon for older residential buildings to reach maintenance stabilization.

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Risk rating

How 195 Upper 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
61th percentile

Out of 351 buildings in this neighborhood, 137 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
83%
No DBI
violation
17%
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.

Building age

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 61.3%
Moderate concern 20.3%
Severe concern 18.4%
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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The story over time

195 Upper Ter event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 02
Other including abandoned toter
Litter Receptacle Maintenance
311 RequestMay 24
Garbage and debris

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