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308 Upper Ter

Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights, SF 94117 2629A002F 2 units · 2 fl · 1938

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 308 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 1938
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 built1938
Total area1,556 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2629A002F
Ownership

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

Owner name
Snodgrass James & Gabriel W
Mailing address
1338 Idaho Ave Escondido CA 92027
Last sale
061897

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with risk grades for each.

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Initial analysis

The two-unit multi-family residential building at 308 Upper Terrace, located in the Buena Vista Park neighborhood, is a two-story flats and duplex structure constructed in 1938. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the past several years, with the most substantial recent work being a comprehensive bathroom remodel in Unit #1 in 2016, which included electrical upgrades (GFCI outlets and vent fan installation) and plumbing work (shower pan installation, though this permit expired). In 2017, the building received additional enhancements in the form of a direct vent gas fireplace installation, with both gas line and fireplace insert work properly completed. An earlier maintenance issue was addressed in 1984 when minor dry rot and stucco repairs were performed on the building's front facade.

While the building's structural and interior systems appear to be maintained through periodic upgrades, particularly focusing on modern amenities like the gas fireplace and bathroom improvements, there have been several parking-related incidents recorded in the vicinity through 311 calls. Between 2019 and 2022, there were multiple reports of abandoned vehicles and driveway blocking incidents near the property, with one driveway blocking case resulting in a citation being issued in September 2020. However, these parking issues occurred on the street outside the property rather than in or around the building itself and do not directly impact the building's structural integrity or resident amenities.

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Risk rating

How 308 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
82th percentile

Out of 351 buildings in this neighborhood, 63 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
87%
No DBI
violation
13%
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.

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 severity forecast
No violation 83.1%
Moderate concern 11.5%
Severe concern 5.5%
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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