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16 Bessie St

Bernal Heights, SF 94110 5522048 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. 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 16 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
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area1,100 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot5522048
Ownership

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

Owner name
Goldstein Jared
Mailing address
14 Bessie St San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
081419

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

The two-unit residential building at 16 Bessie Street in Bernal Heights, owned by Jared Goldstein, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1900. The building's documented history shows significant renovation work in late 1988, when multiple improvements including bathroom relocations, archway modifications, sheetrock installation, dry rot repairs, skylight installations, and kitchen renovations were completed. In 2012, an administrative permit was processed to confirm the building's two-unit status based on a 1989 report. More recently, in November 2021, a mold complaint was filed regarding the crawl space adjacent to Unit A, though this complaint is now listed as not active. The building's plumbing systems received attention in 2013 with a gas line installation permit, though this permit has since expired.

The property has experienced notable infrastructure challenges in the surrounding area recently, with multiple reports of street conditions. Between 2023 and 2024, there have been recurring issues with garbage, debris, and hazardous waste in the vicinity, which were all resolved through city services. The most recent municipal service requests include an open case regarding a lifted sidewalk and a damaged tree, both filed on January 16, 2023. Though not directly related to the building's condition, these external factors may impact resident experience. The street has also seen some sewer and flooding issues, with the most recent incident recorded in October 2023, though this was located on the street rather than within the building itself.

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Risk rating

How 16 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
18th percentile

Out of 1276 buildings in this neighborhood, 1046 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
56%
No DBI
violation
44%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Neighborhood location

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Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 48.0%
Moderate concern 38.7%
Severe concern 13.3%
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

16 Bessie St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Feb 08
Parking on sidewalk
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestJan 30
Garbage and debris

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