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57-59 Bernard St

Nob Hill, SF 94133 0157028 2 units · 2 fl · 1926

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 57-59 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 1926
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 built1926
Total area1,830 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0157028
Ownership

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

Owner name
Yu Yin & So Lee Ma Revocabl
Mailing address
Ma Yu Yin & So Lee, Trustee 59 Bernard St San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
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57 Bernard St, San Francisco, CA 94133
59 Bernard St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 57-59 Bernard Street in Nob Hill, owned by Yu Yin & So Lee Ma Revocable Trust, is a 1926 two-story structure classified as a Flats & Duplex. The building has undergone two significant permitted improvements: a kitchen and bathroom renovation in 2015 valued at $25,000, and a reroofing project in 2002 costing $2,800.

Recent records show a persistent pattern of parking enforcement issues, with eight documented cases of driveway blocking between 2021 and 2024, all resulting in citations or attempted enforcement actions, including three in 2024 alone. The property has also experienced some sanitation issues, with two cleaning-related incidents reported in 2020 involving hazardous materials (glass) and loose garbage, though these were promptly addressed. The most substantial interior improvements on record are the 2015 kitchen and bathroom renovations, which included cabinet replacement and bathroom fixture updates without relocating any plumbing or lighting. The building's maintenance history shows attention to basic structural needs, such as the roofing work completed in 2002, though no major renovations have been documented in the past decade beyond the 2015 improvements.

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Risk rating

How 57-59 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
96th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 45 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
90%
No DBI
violation
10%
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.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 83.1%
Moderate concern 9.9%
Severe concern 6.9%
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

57-59 Bernard St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request May 08
Blocking driveway cite only
Parking Enforcement
Tenant BuyoutFeb 17
Tenant buyout · $11,000

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