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300 Upper Ter

Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights, SF 94117 2629A002D 2 units · 2 fl · 1937

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems 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
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights average of 1.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 300 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 1937
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.

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 1937
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1937
Total area1,468 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2629A002D
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Bettencourt Cathleen Kuzman P O Box 467 Inverness CA 94937
Last sale

Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 300 Upper Terrace in the Buena Vista Park neighborhood, owned by Therese E Mcclellan Burkhar, dates back to 1937 and consists of two stories in a flats/duplex configuration. The building's maintenance and modification history shows some attention to updates and compliance with regulations, including a 2018 window replacement at the rear second floor in response to an enforcement action, and a 2000 balcony enclosure project on the third floor. An older reroofing permit from 1998 is now expired but demonstrates historical roof maintenance.

Recently, the property has experienced several infrastructure and maintenance issues, with the most immediate concern being an open sidewalk defect case from January 2025 involving tree root lift. Between 2022 and 2023, there were multiple sanitation and waste management concerns, particularly regarding toters being left out continuously (documented in July and September 2023), and some sewer-related incidents in August 2022 that resulted in formal violations. The property has also faced some parking-related issues in 2020, including complaints about an abandoned vehicle and a blocking driveway situation, though both were ultimately resolved. The building's permit and violation history suggests a pattern of responsive maintenance work, though the recent issues with waste management and the sidewalk defect indicate some ongoing property management challenges.

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Risk rating

How 300 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

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
82ndpercentile

Out of 351 buildings in this neighborhood, 63 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
87%
No DBI
violation
13%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 13%
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

300 Upper Ter event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 19
Garbage and debris
furniture
311 RequestJun 19
Board of supervisors

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