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26-28 Bernard St

Nob Hill, SF 94133 0157037 2 units · 2 fl · 1912

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Nob Hill — not a forecast
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 26-28 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 1912
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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1912
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1912
Total area1,700 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0157037
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Wesley R & Rebecca K Wong, 4122 Cranford Circle San Jose CA 95124
Last sale

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28 Bernard St, San Francisco, CA 94133
26 Bernard St, San Francisco, CA 94133
Augrented Insights
Initial analysis

The Wong Family Trust owns this two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located at 26-28 Bernard Street in Nob Hill, built in 1912. The property has undergone significant improvements over the past decade, with the most substantial work occurring in 2016-2017, including comprehensive bathroom, kitchen, and laundry renovations, the installation of a complete fire sprinkler system with monitoring capabilities, and electrical upgrades including a 200-amp service installation. Structural improvements were made to the west wall, including enlarged footings, and the building received a new roof at a cost of $10,200. The property has maintained active compliance with safety regulations, as evidenced by the timely completion of sprinkler system installations and related safety features.

Recent maintenance issues have primarily centered around waste management and sewer vent maintenance, with several 311 calls regarding garbage placement and missing sewer vent covers between 2018 and 2023. A sewage backup incident was reported in May 2018, though it was resolved promptly. The property underwent deck modifications as part of approved planning revisions, including the replacement and enlargement of an existing roof deck and garage extension work. The Wong Family Trust has maintained an active record of property improvements and compliance with local regulations, with all major building, plumbing, and electrical permits marked as complete.

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Risk rating

How 26-28 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
98thpercentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 22 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
95%
No DBI
violation
5%
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.

Notices of Violation, owner's portfolio

DBI NOVs across all buildings this owner is registered on — a signal of systemic maintenance issues across the portfolio.

DBI complaints, owner's portfolio

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

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 5%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

26-28 Bernard St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Apr 29
Double parking
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