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68 Bernard St

Nob Hill, SF 94133 0157043A

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 68 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 1965
2 or more units
? units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
Possibly exempt. Built before 1979 but single-unit — single-family homes and condos may be exempt from the SF 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 1965
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
May be covered by AB 1482. The building is old enough for the statewide rent cap (5% + regional CPI, capped at 10% per year) and just-cause protection after 12 months of tenancy.

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
Units
Floors3
Year built1965
Total area3,192 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0157043A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
41 Cragmont Ave San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with a risk rating for each.

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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 68 Bernard Street in Nob Hill, owned by Tom Bernard K F, has undergone several significant improvements since its construction in 1965. In 2002, the building underwent extensive renovations including window and door replacements, roofing work, and the installation of fiber cement siding on its left side wall, along with interior improvements such as plaster repairs and furnace replacement - all totaling over $45,000 in permitted work. The building has been subject to three routine housing inspections (2000, 2008, and 2012), with the 2012 inspection identifying multiple fire safety issues that were promptly addressed within one month, including the installation of smoke detectors in the lobby and stair areas, fire extinguisher maintenance, and egress clearance issues.

More recently, the property has experienced ongoing tree-related concerns, with multiple reports of damaged or fallen trees in the vicinity between 2020 and 2023, though these are external to the building itself. A construction noise complaint was filed in February 2021, and there have been several reports of loose garbage requiring attention on the street and sidewalk area between 2020 and 2021. The most recent interactions with city services have been predominantly related to tree maintenance and street cleaning issues, which appear to be environmental concerns rather than building-specific problems.

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Risk rating

How 68 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
94thpercentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 68 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
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.

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.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 10%
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

68 Bernard St event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Oct 30
Parking on sidewalk
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestFeb 19
Blocking driveway cite only

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