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175 Clifford Ter

Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights, SF 94117 2629056 4 units · 2 fl · 1962

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 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.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 175 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 1962
2 or more units
4 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.

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 1962
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 built1962
Total area4,168 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2629056
Ownership

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

Mailing address
John E & Victoria G Baumann 1221 Harrison St Apt 22 San Francisco CA 94103
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The four-unit, two-story multi-family residential building at 175 Clifford Terrace, built in 1962 and owned by Baumann Family Properties L, has undergone significant modernizations over the past decade, with the most recent work being a completed final inspection in December 2023. The property has seen substantial unit-specific renovations, with Unit 1 receiving comprehensive updates in 2018 including kitchen and bathroom remodels valued at $25,000 and $29,000 respectively, and Unit 4 undergoing bathroom improvements in 2022 costing $12,000. The building has maintained its infrastructure with necessary repairs, including addressing dry rot damages to balconies and rear stairs in 2007 and a main sewer and house trap replacement in 2019. While there have been three routine housing inspections recorded (2002, 2009, and 2017), no significant violations or concerns were noted.

Recent maintenance issues include a sewage backup incident in September 2024 from the side sewer vent, which was resolved by the PUC Sewer Operations team. The property has experienced recurring parking-related complaints, particularly regarding vehicles parking on sidewalks, with several citations issued between 2023-2025. Additionally, there were recent complaints about debris and garbage in the vicinity, including an oil paint spill in September 2024 and loose garbage in October 2023. The building's electrical and plumbing systems have received regular updates, with records showing systematic upgrades including bathroom rewiring (2022), kitchen electrical work (2018), and various unit-specific plumbing improvements. The property's extensive renovation history demonstrates ongoing investment in maintaining and upgrading the building's facilities while addressing routine maintenance and infrastructure needs as they arise.

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Risk rating

How 175 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
44thpercentile

Out of 351 buildings in this neighborhood, 197 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
73%
No DBI
violation
27%
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.

Building age

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

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 27%
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

175 Clifford Ter event timeline

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2026
311 Request Feb 05
Garbage and debris
other bagged boxed contained garbage

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