From The San Francisco Standard · · 1m 40s
Sea Cliff house auction nears after squatter standoff
San Francisco supervisors approve auction for Sea Cliff home amid squatter standoff and police complaints.
In brief
San Francisco supervisors approve auction for Sea Cliff home amid squatter standoff and police complaints. San Francisco supervisors cleared a path to auction a Sea Cliff home occupied by squatters using forged deeds, with neighbors urging police accountability after a month-long standoff. Originally reported by The…
Supervisors clear auction path
The Board of Supervisors approved a resolution allowing the city to auction a tax-defaulted Sea Cliff home occupied by squatters who used forged deeds.
Auction details
The sale will begin at 250 32nd Ave with over $342,000 in taxes owed since July 2021, and the auction stops if anyone pays the bill.
Squatter standoff
Neighbors report a yearlong standoff with squatters using forged deeds, attracting visitors at all hours and linked to illegal activity.
Police complaint
Cameron Will submitted a complaint to the Police Accountability Office on Oct. 16 alleging SFPD let an unregistered van leave with dogs.
City attorney's lawsuit
City Attorney David Chiu filed a lawsuit to bar squatters Brandon Aadee and Diana Peng from transferring ownership of the property.
SFPD response
Neighbors say SFPD increased engagement after reporting, including a plainclothes officer monitoring the property.
Injunction hearing
The city attorney’s injunction hearing is set for Friday to challenge squatters' ownership of the property.
Squatter allegations
Neighbors allege squatters and visitors are involved in drug activity, identity theft, and repeated break-ins at the home.
Next steps
The auction could proceed this year if neighbors secure payment of the $342,000 tax debt before the year ends.
The key point
San Francisco supervisors cleared a path to auction a Sea Cliff home occupied by squatters using forged deeds, with neighbors urging police accountability after a month-long standoff.
