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178-180 Andover St

Bernal Heights, SF 94110 5646014 2 units · 2 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 178-180 Andover 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
RH1
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 area2,100 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot5646014
Ownership

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

Owner name
Gady Costeff Revoc 1999 Tr
Mailing address
178 Andover St San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
052797

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178 Andover St, San Francisco, CA 94110
180 Andover St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The two-story multi-family residential building at 178-180 Andover St in Bernal Heights, owned by the Gady Costeff Revocable Trust, is a century-old structure containing two units, classified as a Flats & Duplex building. The property has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the past 25 years, with the most recent major works occurring in 2007 when the exterior rear stairs were replaced to comply with current building codes. Previous improvements include roof replacement in 2002, various kitchen and bathroom renovations in 1996-1997, and exterior maintenance in 2006 involving door replacement and repairs to decayed redwood siding.

The building's recent history has been marked by some concerning issues, particularly in 2024-2025, with multiple reports of tree damage in the vicinity, including instances of trees being "about to fall," though most were resolved promptly. The property has experienced recurring problems with abandoned vehicles in the immediate area throughout 2024, with multiple reports to the MTA, though most vehicles were gone upon arrival of enforcement personnel. Notably, there were two fire complaints on record - a hoarding incident in July 2017 and a vacant building complaint in December 2012, both of which were either closed with no jurisdiction or no merit findings. While these incidents do not directly indicate issues with the residential building itself, they suggest some environmental concerns in the immediate vicinity. In 2020, there was a tenant buyout at a nearby address (144 Andover Street) involving a payment of $40,000 to one tenant.

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Risk rating

How 178-180 Andover 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
54th percentile

Out of 1276 buildings in this neighborhood, 587 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
72%
No DBI
violation
28%
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.

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 72.1%
Moderate concern 18.4%
Severe concern 9.5%
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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178-180 Andover St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jan 19
Abandoned vehicle
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