42-44 Bernard St, San Francisco, CA 94133

The property at 42-44 Bernard Street is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in Nob Hill, constructed in 1904 and classified as a Flats & Duplex building. The building has undergone several significant improvements and faced some maintenance challenges over its history.

Most notably, in 2011, the property underwent substantial renovations including bathroom and kitchen remodels in Unit 42 due to a waste line issue, which was accompanied by an electrical upgrade to replace old knob-and-tube wiring. Additional improvements during this period included a complete electrical rewiring project, installation of smoke detectors, and plumbing upgrades, all with a combined cost of approximately $24,000. The roof was replaced the same year for $6,000, and earlier work from 2000 included energy conservation improvements with window replacements and insulation work.

The building's maintenance history shows some recurring plumbing issues, particularly with sewage back-ups in August 2019 and March 2020, which were addressed by PUC Sewer Operations. While the most recent building permits from 2019 indicate completion of prior work, there have been some quality-of-life issues documented through 311 calls, including reports of sidewalk parking and street cleaning needs in 2021. The property's maintenance record suggests a pattern of addressing both routine upkeep and substantial improvements, with particular attention paid to electrical and plumbing systems.