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19 Bessie St

Bernal Heights, SF 94110 5517015 2 units · 1 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 Bernal Heights
At or below average
avg 1.2
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Bernal Heights average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 19 Bessie 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
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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
Floors1
Year built1900
Total area1,524 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot5517015
Ownership

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

Owner name
Aguilera Gabriel
Mailing address
19-a Bessie St San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
052721

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19 Bessie St, San Francisco, CA 94110
19 A Bessie St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 19 Bessie Street in Bernal Heights, owned by Gabriel Aguilera, is a single-story flats and duplex structure built in 1900. The property underwent significant approved improvements in 2018-2019, including the construction of new bedrooms and bathrooms at both ground and basement levels, relocation of the kitchen, installation of a new staircase connecting the two levels, and various plumbing and electrical upgrades totaling approximately $60,000. These improvements were properly completed and included additional features such as a shower pan, sump pump, and relocation of the furnace and flue.

More recently, the property has experienced several infrastructure and maintenance issues. In October 2023, there was a water main leak that required field work to resolve. The surrounding area has seen numerous 311 calls between 2023 and 2024, primarily relating to encampment removals, street cleaning, and debris issues, though these external matters do not directly affect the building's condition. Notable ongoing concerns include an open tree damage report from November 2024 and a bicycle sharing operations request from November 2023. The building's permit and planning records confirm that the major renovation work was limited to Unit A, with no modifications to the second-floor unit.

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Risk rating

How 19 Bessie 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
79th percentile

Out of 1276 buildings in this neighborhood, 268 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
83%
No DBI
violation
17%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Neighborhood location

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

Building age

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

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 83.2%
Moderate concern 12.7%
Severe concern 4.1%
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

19 Bessie St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 05
Damaging property
hitting window or building
311 RequestApr 06
Overgrown tree

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