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400 Upper Ter

Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights, SF 94117 2629A027 21 units · 3 fl · 1964

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights — not a forecast
Above average
avg 1.6
4
FewerMore

This building has 4 novs (7y), above the Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights average of 1.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 400 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 1964
2 or more units
21 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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 1964
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
Units21
Floors3
Year built1964
Total area21,383 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2629A027
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
325 West Poplar Ave San Mateo CA 94402
Last sale

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Initial analysis

400 Upper Terrace is a 21-unit, 3-story multi-family residential apartment building located in Buena Vista Park, built in 1964 and currently owned by Pietro & Pietro. The building has experienced several significant events, most notably a serious fire incident in December 2022 that required extensive repairs and led to multiple building violations. The fire damage necessitated structural repairs, new interior finishes, appliances, casework, doors, automated fire alarms, sprinkler systems, and conversion of wood-burning fireplaces, as well as solar panel readiness. The building is classified as a Tier 2 Soft Story property and has been found Non-Compliant with the Mandatory Soft Story Retrofit Program requirements, resulting in numerous violations.

The property has undergone multiple critical infrastructure updates in recent years, including three boiler replacements between 2016-2023, with the most recent decommissioning in May 2023, and high-efficiency boiler installation in 2018. A major plumbing upgrade is currently in process, including new water supply lines and a tankless water heater system. Building permits show historical maintenance and upgrades including reroofing in 2002, soft story retrofit efforts, and various interior improvements. The building has experienced recurring safety and compliance issues, with multiple violations related to fire safety, including blocked exits, extinguishers, alarm systems, and sprinkler maintenance. A cluster of violations from 2008-2010 related to window repairs, gas safety, and fire escape maintenance were eventually resolved. Recent building violations from 2022-2023 indicate ongoing challenges with proper permitting and compliance with safety requirements, with most violations being abated by October 2023 through a negotiated settlement. The property is currently undergoing an ADU addition project and improvements to replace stucco with cement fiber siding and upgrade windows, though there have been recent complaints regarding sleeping area requirements as of December 2023.

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Risk rating

How 400 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
3rdpercentile

Out of 351 buildings in this neighborhood, 340 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
21%
No DBI
violation
79%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 79%
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

400 Upper Ter event timeline

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

2026
Planning Project May 11
Conversion of the existing storage room and staff bathroom into a 1,075-square-foot, two-bedroom, two-bathroom ADU per Planning Code Section 207.1. Minor exterior alterations include larger windows for the ADU. A new staff bathroom and storage room are also proposed.
On Hold
DBI ComplaintFeb 18
Part of the window still attached to the abandoned bldg. moving back & forth potential of falling, broken glass shattered on both sidewalk & street. sr has been created to clean up the broken glass!

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