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178 Gates St

Bernal Heights, SF 94110 5650014 2 units · 2 fl · 1907

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 Bernal Heights — not a forecast
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 Gates 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 1907
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.

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 1907
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1907
Total area1,755 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot5650014
Ownership

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

Mailing address
178 Gates St San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale

Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

The two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building at 178 Gates Street in Bernal Heights, owned by Ansary Mir Tamim & Krant De, has undergone several significant improvements since its construction in 1907. The property has seen substantial modernization efforts in recent years, including the installation of a photovoltaic solar system in 2017 (3.06 kW), conversion to tankless gas water heating in 2016, and electrical service upgrade from overhead to underground in 2003. Other major historical improvements include the replacement of street-facing windows in 2014, kitchen remodeling in 1986, and foundation repairs in 1991. The roof was addressed in 2002, though this permit is now expired, and partition walls were added to create additional space in the basement in 1992.

The property has recently experienced multiple parking-related issues, with 11 reports of abandoned vehicles between March and November 2024, though most vehicles were gone upon inspection. There have been two documented cases of driveway blocking in March and May 2024, with at least one resulting in an issued citation. A color curb complaint was addressed in November 2024, and a noise complaint related to the Portola festival in September 2024 was found to be compliant with sound limits. While these recent issues primarily relate to street parking rather than building conditions, they suggest ongoing challenges with parking enforcement in the immediate area. The building itself, however, appears well-maintained based on the record of recent improvements and completed permits.

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Risk rating

How 178 Gates 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
67thpercentile

Out of 1276 buildings in this neighborhood, 421 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
78%
No DBI
violation
22%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 22%
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

178 Gates St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jul 16
Other illegal parking
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestJul 15
Parking on sidewalk

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