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312 Upper Ter

Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights, SF 94117 2629A002G 3 units · 2 fl · 1959

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 312 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 1959
2 or more units
3 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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1959
Total area3,028 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot2629A002G
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mitzi S Palmer Trust
Mailing address
Mitzi S & Amy M Palmer, Co- 312 Upper Ter Apt 3 San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The two-story multi-family residential building at 312 Upper Terrace, owned by the Mitzi S Palmer Trust, was constructed in 1959 and contains three units. The property has a documented history of structural maintenance addressing various deterioration issues, including balcony repairs in 2000 involving decking replacement and drainage improvements, while more significant interventions occurred earlier in 1989 with the replacement of dry rot material and deckings including redwood rail installation. The building has undergone multiple maintenance activities over the decades, with the most recent major work appearing to be from 2000, though a permit from 1985 to bring the property into code compliance was also issued.

The property has experienced various municipal service calls in recent years, particularly during 2024, with multiple reports regarding waste management issues such as garbage and debris (including repeated instances of garbage toters left out continuously), while two parking-related incidents in January 2024 involved vehicles blocking the sidewalk. The sidewalk has been the subject of several clean-up calls, including one regarding graffiti that remains open as of now. Infrastructure around the property experienced some maintenance issues, such as a pavement defect involving a damaged Comcast utility vault cover in April 2024, which has since been resolved. The building's documented history shows regular maintenance addressing structural concerns, though the relatively few major repairs or improvements in recent years could be noted as a pattern.

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Risk rating

How 312 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
46th percentile

Out of 351 buildings in this neighborhood, 190 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
74%
No DBI
violation
26%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

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 67.6%
Moderate concern 22.0%
Severe concern 10.4%
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

312 Upper Ter event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 11
Not offensive
sidewalk structure
311 RequestMar 30
Garbage and debris

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