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169 Bernard St

Nob Hill, SF 94109 0156018

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 Nob Hill
At or below average
avg 2.4
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Nob Hill average of 2.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 169 Bernard St 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 1907
2 or more units
? units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
Possibly exempt. Built before 1979 but single-unit — single-family homes and condos may be exempt from the SF Rent Ordinance.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Building characteristics
Units—
Floors—
Year built1907
Total area2,584 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0156018
Ownership

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

Owner name
Corkery Patrick
Mailing address
601 Van Ness Ave E3751 San Francisco CA 94102
Last sale
060421

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1270 Pacific Ave, San Francisco, CA 94109
1268 Pacific Ave, San Francisco, CA 94109
169 Bernard St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The property at 169 Bernard Street in Nob Hill, currently owned by Patrick Corkery, is undergoing significant redevelopment as evidenced by multiple building permits filed on May 2, 2023. These permits include the demolition of an existing one-story garment shop and the construction of new residential units, with plans for a 4-story building containing 2 units plus garage facilities. Earlier development plans from 2021-2023 proposed varying configurations, including retaining the existing two-story building with a new one-story addition and interior modifications. The property has experienced typical urban maintenance issues in recent years, including multiple reports of loose garbage and debris on the streets (most recently in June 2024), while the building proper has faced graffiti tagging incidents in 2022 during the COVID-19 pandemic, when enforcement of the San Francisco Graffiti Ordinance was temporarily suspended.

Historical records show the building was constructed in 1917, originally intended as mixed-use with four or fewer residential units. A significant tenant buyout occurred in 2017 involving three tenants receiving a total payment of $27,219. Recent building maintenance records indicate reroofing work was completed in 2016. The property's redevelopment project has required extensive planning review due to its unique zoning situation, as it straddles both the Pacific Avenue NC District and the RH-3 District, necessitating various permits and variances for rear yard modifications and building height exceedances. As of 2023, the project is moving forward with plans for a new 6-story residential building at the Bernard Street address, including provisions for a primary dwelling unit and an ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit).

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Risk rating

How 169 Bernard St'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
88th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 135 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
84%
No DBI
violation
16%
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.

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

Number of floors

Building height affects maintenance complexity and is one of the size signals the model uses.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 83.4%
Moderate concern 13.3%
Severe concern 3.3%
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

169 Bernard St event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Oct 02
Parking on sidewalk
Parking Enforcement
Building PermitApr 01
Abatement of existing structural in conjunction with demo permit pa #202305026961 for asbestos

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