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144-146 Bernard St

Nob Hill, SF 94109 0156035 2 units · 2 fl · 1907

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 144-146 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
2 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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1907
Total area2,230 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0156035
Ownership

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

Owner name
Pamela Siu Trust
Mailing address
Pamela Siu Trustee 146 Bernard St San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
103118

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144 Bernard St, San Francisco, CA 94109
146 Bernard St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 144-146 Bernard Street in Nob Hill, owned by the Pamela Siu Trust, is a two-story flats/duplex structure built in 1907. The property has undergone several significant improvements in recent years, with the most substantial renovation occurring in late 2017 when a bathroom and kitchen remodel was completed at a cost of $80,000, including the installation of recessed lighting and replacement of lath and plaster with gypsum board. This renovation was followed by mechanical updates in early 2018, including the installation of a new furnace with associated electrical and plumbing work totaling approximately $7,000. Historical records show a reroofing project was permitted in 1993, though that permit is now expired.

The building's recent maintenance history appears generally positive, with no recorded building code violations or major safety concerns in the past several years. However, there have been recurring issues with illegal parking in the vicinity, particularly involving vehicles on the sidewalk, with multiple enforcement calls between 2018 and 2024, though most officers were unable to locate the reported vehicles. A significant plumbing issue was recorded in October 2017 involving a sewage backup that required intervention from PUC Sewer Operations, which has since been resolved. The most recent building-related service request was made in February 2018 for a general building inspection, though the outcome of that request is not specified in the available records. The property has also experienced occasional issues with street cleanliness, as evidenced by a 2024 report of abandoned furniture and a 2010 incident involving hazardous materials (broken glass) on the street, both of which were resolved.

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Risk rating

How 144-146 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
84th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 180 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
82%
No DBI
violation
18%
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.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 80.7%
Moderate concern 10.8%
Severe concern 8.5%
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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144-146 Bernard St event timeline

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2025
DBI Complaint Jun 16
Dry scraping paint and the paint flying everywhere. possible lead piant
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