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162-164 Bernard St

Nob Hill, SF 94109 0156037 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

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 162-164 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 1900
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 built1900
Total area2,280 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0156037
Ownership

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

Owner name
Philip & Julia Campbell Rev
Mailing address
162 Bernard St San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
030498

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164 Bernard St, San Francisco, CA 94109
162 Bernard St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The property at 162-164 Bernard Street in Nob Hill is a two-unit, two-story residential building constructed in 1900, owned by the Philip & Julia Campbell Rev Trust. The building has undergone several significant renovation attempts over the years, with the most substantial being a proposed two-story addition with interior alterations, garage with lift, and driveway modifications in 2014, though this permit was ultimately cancelled. Other permitted improvements include the 2018 replacement of windows and front door to maintain architectural consistency, and 2003 bathroom remodeling with skylights and a gas heater installation. Historical records show three separate construction-related complaints between 2001-2017, primarily concerning unauthorized work hours and lack of proper permits, though these issues were not persistent.

The property has experienced recurring waste management challenges, with multiple 311 calls (2020-2023) related to improper toter storage, though these issues appear to have been generally resolved through inspections and enforcement actions. Recent maintenance concerns have primarily centered around street cleaning matters, including an overflowing city garbage can in March 2023, which was addressed by Recology. While the building's history shows various attempts at improvements and some regulatory compliance challenges, there are no recorded safety violations or persistent maintenance issues affecting resident safety or comfort as of October 2023.

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Risk rating

How 162-164 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 age

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

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.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 81.1%
Moderate concern 10.3%
Severe concern 8.6%
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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162-164 Bernard St event timeline

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2025
311 Request Oct 16
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