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127-131 Bernard St

Nob Hill, SF 94109 0156029 4 units · 2 fl · 1909

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 127-131 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 1909
2 or more units
4 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.

Building characteristics
Units4
Floors2
Year built1909
Total area2,380 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0156029
Ownership

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

Owner name
Connolly Patrick & Hsueh Ti
Mailing address
127 Belvedere St Apt A San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
020719

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127 Bernard St, San Francisco, CA 94109
129 Bernard St, San Francisco, CA 94109
131 Bernard St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building at 127-131 Bernard Street in Nob Hill, owned by Connolly Patrick & Hsueh Ti, has undergone several significant improvements since 2014, with the most substantial renovations occurring in 2014-2016. Between 2014 and 2015, multiple units received comprehensive kitchen and bathroom remodels, with associated plumbing and electrical work totaling approximately $48,000. During this period, one unit saw updates to both kitchen and bathroom including new plumbing fixtures, electrical systems, and even a new heater. The building's most recent visible change was a street space permit filed in July 2020, though this had no associated cost.

The building's maintenance history shows attention to both routine inspections and violations, with a notable cluster of violations in March 2002 concerning expired fire extinguishers and deteriorated landing strips to rear exterior stairs, all of which were promptly addressed by April 10, 2002. Regular housing inspections were conducted in 2002, 2008, and 2011, all of which were completed without any ongoing issues. More recently, there have been several parking and street-related incidents reported via 311 calls between 2020-2024, primarily concerning vehicles blocking driveways and waste receptacle management, though these are external to the building's structural and maintenance concerns. A tenant buyout occurred in July 2015, involving three tenants and totaling $30,000, though it's unclear which specific units were affected.

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Risk rating

How 127-131 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
46th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 608 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
58%
No DBI
violation
42%
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.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 43.2%
Moderate concern 22.2%
Severe concern 34.6%
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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127-131 Bernard St event timeline

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2020
Building Permit Jul 08
Street space
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