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240 Upper Ter

Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights, SF 94117 2629A024 4 units · 2 fl · 1960

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 240 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 1960
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.

Building characteristics
Units4
Floors2
Year built1960
Total area3,135 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2629A024
Ownership

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

Owner name
Baumann Family Properties L
Mailing address
John E & Victoria G Baumann 1221 Harrison St Apt 22 San Francisco CA 94103
Last sale
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Landlord portfolio

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

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Initial analysis

240 Upper Terrace is a two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1960, currently owned by Baumann Family Properties L. The building has undergone numerous renovations over the past two decades, with the most recent significant work occurring in late 2023 involving bathroom repairs in Unit #3 to address termite damage and including both structural and cosmetic improvements valued at $18,000. The property has a history of systematic unit upgrades, including comprehensive electrical rewiring in Unit #4 (2013), major renovations in Units #2 and #3 (2008) involving kitchen and bathroom overhauls, and deck repairs throughout the building (2003). Between 2008 and 2013, substantial improvements were made across all units including kitchen remodels, bathroom updates, and electrical system upgrades, with particular attention to fire safety systems being addressed in multiple building violations from 2007-2011 that were subsequently resolved. Recent maintenance issues have been logged through 311 calls, including concerns about graffiti, garbage, and a collapsed sidewalk reported in 2024, though most of these cases have been resolved. A tenant buyout occurred in August 2023 at a neighboring address (455 Upper Terrace) involving two tenants for $139,965.

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Risk rating

How 240 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
39th percentile

Out of 351 buildings in this neighborhood, 214 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
71%
No DBI
violation
29%
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.

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 73.1%
Moderate concern 13.5%
Severe concern 13.4%
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

240 Upper Ter event timeline

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

2024
311 Request Nov 15
Garbage and debris
other loose garbage debris yard waste
311 RequestMar 16
Trees - damaged tree

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