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42-44 Newman St

Bernal Heights, SF 94110 5715001 2 units · 2 fl

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 42-44 Newman 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 unknown
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

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
Unknown
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Coverage unclear. AB 1482 turns on the certificate-of-occupancy date and property type — confirm the year the building was completed.

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 built
Total area
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot5715001
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Rose Demian & Friedrich Chr 42 Newman St San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
May 03, 2012

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42 Newman St, San Francisco, CA 94110
44 Newman St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 42-44 Newman Street in Bernal Heights, owned by the Rose Friedrich Family Trust, has undergone substantial renovations and improvements over the past decade. The property transitioned from a mixed-use (commercial/residential) space to fully residential in 2012-2013, with significant upgrades including kitchen and bathroom renovations on both floors, installation of two new gas furnaces, and a complete electrical upgrade to 200 amps with re-wiring of both floors. The renovations also included solar panel installation in 2020 (7.82 kW system), bathroom remodeling, foundation work, window replacements, and the addition of skylights.

Recent concerns near the property include several sanitation issues in 2023-2024, with multiple reports of garbage, debris, and waste on the street, though these were all resolved promptly. A sidewalk defect was reported in November 2023 and remains open as of the latest records. The building's history shows proper maintenance and upgrading of systems, including a new roof in 2014 and solar installation in 2020, indicating ongoing investment in the property's infrastructure. The property underwent thorough modernization in 2012-2013, with permits totaling over $175,000 for various improvements, and has maintained compliance with building codes through completion of all major permits and inspections.

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Risk rating

How 42-44 Newman 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
72ndpercentile

Out of 1276 buildings in this neighborhood, 357 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
81%
No DBI
violation
19%
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.

Building age

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

Neighborhood location

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

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 19%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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42-44 Newman St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jun 05
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311 RequestMay 12
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