San Francisco Supervisors Approve Sea Cliff Home Auction
The city moves to sell a tax-defaulted property after allegations that squatters used forged deeds to claim ownership.
Updated on Oct. 20, 2026 in Property Crime
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The San Francisco Board of Supervisors has authorized the auction of a tax-defaulted home located at 250 32nd Ave. in the Sea Cliff neighborhood. The city is taking action following allegations that individuals used fraudulent deeds to take control of the 3,000-square-foot property.
Why it matters
The city intervention seeks to resolve a property dispute involving more than $342,000 in unpaid taxes that have accumulated since July 2021. Authorities are attempting to block alleged squatters from selling or transferring the house while addressing neighbor concerns regarding the site.
A San Francisco Superior Court judge is scheduled to hear a request for a preliminary injunction on October 23, 2026. City Attorney David Chiu has already filed a lawsuit to void deeds used by alleged squatters to claim the home.
The players
David Chiu
He is the City Attorney of San Francisco who is currently pursuing legal action to void fraudulent deeds tied to the disputed property.
Brandon Aadee
He is one of the individuals named in a lawsuit for allegedly using forged deeds to occupy and attempt to transfer ownership of the home.
Diana Peng
She is named as an individual attempting to transfer ownership of the property through deeds that the City Attorney alleges were fraudulently notarized.
Charles Haines
He is a San Francisco Superior Court judge overseeing the legal proceedings regarding the property injunction.
Wei Wang
He is the owner who originally purchased the 250 32nd Ave. residence in 2013.
The details
Judge Charles Haines previously issued an order in September preventing Brandon Aadee and Diana Peng from transferring ownership of the four-bedroom, two-bathroom house. Meanwhile, a neighbor has submitted a formal complaint to the Department of Police Accountability regarding how officers handled a vehicle at the residence.
Timeline
Wei Wang and Xiangdong Guo purchased the property in 2013.
Unpaid taxes on the home have been accumulating since July 2021.
A judge barred Aadee and Peng from selling the house in September 2026.
A neighbor filed a complaint with the Department of Police Accountability on October 16, 2026.
A Superior Court hearing is set for October 23, 2026.
Legal Context
This case follows the established San Francisco tax-defaulted property auction process used to recover municipal revenue. Such actions are frequently utilized in the city when properties remain delinquent to ensure long-term housing assets do not remain in legal limbo.
Neighbors and local residents may see continued activity at the site as the city moves to secure the property. The filing of complaints with the Department of Police Accountability highlights community concerns regarding the impact of the disputed occupancy on neighborhood safety.
The takeaway
This case underscores the complexities of property disputes involving forged deeds and long-term tax delinquency. Residents should ensure all property transfers are verified through official county records to avoid potential legal conflicts.
What happens next
A San Francisco Superior Court judge will hold a hearing on October 23, 2026, to address the city attorney's request for a preliminary injunction against the alleged squatters.
Further reading
For more information on similar issues, visit the San Francisco Property Crime section.
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