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128-130 Kingston St

Bernal Heights, SF 94110 5673028 2 units · 2 fl · 1909

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Bernal Heights
At or below average
avg 1.2
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Bernal Heights average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 128-130 Kingston 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 1909
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 built1909
Total area2,500 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot5673028
Ownership

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

Owner name
Swanson Christine C
Mailing address
4831 Sanra Cruz Avenue, #b San Diego CA 92107
Last sale
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130 Kingston St, San Francisco, CA 94110
128 Kingston St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 128-130 Kingston Street in Bernal Heights is a 1909 flats/duplex structure owned by Christine C. Swanson. The building has experienced several significant maintenance and compliance issues over the past decade, most notably in 2019 when unauthorized construction of a wet bar and bathroom in the attic triggered multiple complaints and violations, though these violations were ultimately resolved by April 2022. A series of roofing-related problems occurred between 2014-2017, including unauthorized work that led to violations and monitoring fees during roofing projects in 2014-2015, with complaints of late-night construction work that were also documented. The building has undergone several permitted improvements, including a roofing project completed in 2014 costing $4,800, safety-related work in 2019 to address water damage and compliance issues, and basement remodeling work permitted in 1990.

Recent developments (2024-2025) have primarily involved street-level maintenance issues, including multiple reports of parked vehicles obstructing the sidewalk and recent calls regarding garbage and debris on the street, though these are external to the building itself. The property has maintained active compliance with building codes since 2019, with no current building violations on record. A 2022 UDU screening determined that no Unauthorized Dwelling Unit was present on the property due to lack of distinct living space. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of addressing violations through subsequent permits and compliance work, though some issues have required multiple interventions to resolve fully.

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Risk rating

How 128-130 Kingston 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
5th percentile

Out of 1276 buildings in this neighborhood, 1212 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
37%
No DBI
violation
63%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

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

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 28.3%
Moderate concern 47.5%
Severe concern 24.2%
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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128-130 Kingston St event timeline

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2025
311 Request Jun 01
Parking on sidewalk
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestJun 01
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