City Approves Auction for Tax-Defaulted Sea Cliff Home
The city expects to sell the 32nd Ave property to recover $342,000 in unpaid taxes as a court case over ownership continues.
Updated on Oct. 20, 2026 in Property Crime
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The San Francisco Board of Supervisors has authorized the public auction of a Sea Cliff home that has been embroiled in a legal dispute over occupancy and unpaid taxes. The four-bedroom house at 250 32nd Ave faces sale as the city works to resolve claims that the property was taken over using fraudulent deeds.
Why it matters
The case highlights the city's process for handling tax-defaulted properties where neighbors have long reported unauthorized occupants. With the city now pursuing an auction, the legal status of the home and the validity of the alleged transfers remain central to the ongoing court proceedings.
The property at 250 32nd Ave currently owes over $342,000 in unpaid taxes that have been accumulating since July 2021. While the city moves toward a tax auction, the legal ownership of the 3,000-square-foot home remains contested in court.
The players
Board of Supervisors
The city's legislative body that authorized the tax auction for the property.
David Chiu
The City Attorney who is leading the legal effort to block the transfer of the property.
Brandon Aadee
One of the individuals identified in the city's lawsuit as having attempted to transfer the property ownership.
Diana Peng
An individual named in the City Attorney's lawsuit regarding the fraudulent transfer of the home.
Department of Police Accountability
The city agency that received a formal complaint from a neighbor regarding police response at the site.
The details
The Board of Supervisors approved a resolution to auction the 3,000-square-foot property to satisfy the tax debt. Meanwhile, City Attorney David Chiu is seeking a preliminary injunction in San Francisco Superior Court to permanently block Brandon Aadee and Diana Peng from transferring the title, following claims of forged documentation. Residents are watching for a court hearing this Friday, which will determine the next phase of the legal battle over the house.
Timeline
2013: Wei Wang and Xiangdong Guo purchased the property.
July 2021: Date from which unpaid taxes began accumulating.
September 2026: Judge barred Aadee and Peng from selling the property.
October 16, 2026: A neighbor filed a complaint with the Department of Police Accountability.
October 23, 2026: San Francisco Superior Court hearing on the city's request for a preliminary injunction.
Across the Bay
This move follows the standard tax-defaulted property auction process permitted under state law to recover delinquent revenue. It marks a significant step in the city's attempt to address alleged fraudulent property transfers, which have become a growing concern for residential neighborhoods.
Neighbors near 32nd Ave may see continued activity at the residence as court proceedings progress through the end of the week. Those interested in the status of the legal challenge can monitor the upcoming Superior Court hearing on Friday.
The takeaway
The city is moving to auction the home to recoup significant back taxes despite the ongoing legal dispute over the deed. Follow the Friday court hearing in San Francisco Superior Court to see if the preliminary injunction is granted against the alleged occupants.
Further reading
For more on similar enforcement actions, see our reporting on Property Crime.
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