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45-49 Bernard St

Nob Hill, SF 94133 0157030 3 units · 3 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 45-49 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
3 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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area2,325 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0157030
Ownership

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

Owner name
Tina M Huston Revoc Tr
Mailing address
Huston Lindsey 334 Santana Row #211 San Jose CA 95128
Last sale
111319

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49 Bernard St, San Francisco, CA 94133
45 Bernard St, San Francisco, CA 94133
47 Bernard St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 45-49 Bernard Street in Nob Hill, currently owned by the Tina M Huston Revocable Trust, was constructed in 1900 and contains three units, though some records reference a four-unit configuration. The property has undergone several significant improvements over recent years, with the most notable being a seismic upgrade project initiated in 2020 with a cost of $389,642, which includes a rear-yard addition and window modifications for fire safety compliance. This project has experienced multiple permit revisions, with the most recent filed permit in November 2024. Other recent improvements include the legalization of an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) in 2022, and completed kitchen and bathroom remodeling work in 2021 costing $26,000. The building's infrastructure has received attention, including water heater flue pipe repairs in 2017 and electrical work in the same year.

The property has a history of addressing safety and maintenance issues, particularly highlighted by a 2016 routine inspection that identified lead paint concerns, though these were resolved by 2019. Earlier violations from 2008 and 2000 were promptly addressed, including fire safety equipment maintenance and egress access requirements. There were three complaints in July 2021 regarding unauthorized construction work, but these were quickly resolved. Recent 311 calls primarily relate to parking enforcement, with multiple citations issued in 2024 for driveway blocking. The building's maintenance record shows regular attention to basic infrastructure needs, though some issues, such as medical waste and rubbish concerns, have required external intervention through city services. Planning records indicate various public record requests and approvals related to the property, particularly concerning the proposed seismic upgrade project.

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Risk rating

How 45-49 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
68th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 360 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
74%
No DBI
violation
26%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Building age

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

DBI complaints, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 66.2%
Moderate concern 28.6%
Severe concern 5.2%
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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45-49 Bernard St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 05
Blocking driveway cite only
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestMay 07
Blocking driveway cite only

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