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31-33 Cuvier St

Bernal Heights, SF 94112 6722024 2 units · 3 fl · 1924

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

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
1
FewerMore

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

Rent & eviction protection

Is 31-33 Cuvier 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 1924
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 1924
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
Floors3
Year built1924
Total area2,626 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6722024
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
1300 La Canada Rd Hillsborough CA 94010
Last sale
August 14, 2013

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33 Cuvier St, San Francisco, CA 94112
31 Cuvier St, San Francisco, CA 94112
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Initial analysis

The 31-33 Cuvier Street property is a three-story, two-unit multi-family residential building located in Bernal Heights, built in 1924 and currently owned by Niu Shurong. The building has undergone significant recent work, with multiple permits issued in 2023 for exterior improvements including window and siding replacements on both the left side and street-facing portions of the building, totaling approximately $32,000 in improvements. However, there is currently an active complaint (202309308) regarding construction work being performed beyond the scope of permitted work, particularly concerning back-of-building improvements. The building has a history of substantial renovations, particularly in 2013 when significant interior improvements were made including the addition of two bathrooms, new stair connections, and various electrical upgrades costing $80,000, along with exterior work to rebuild front stairs due to dry rot.

Notable historical issues include a violation in 2020 regarding unpermitted deck construction, which was ultimately abated in 2022. The building has also experienced various maintenance and compliance matters over the years, including plumbing issues in 2013, flooding concerns in 1997, and some exterior maintenance needs such as roofing work completed in 2006. There have been several recent parking enforcement issues in the vicinity, with multiple citations issued for blocked driveways between 2021 and 2023. The property has undergone multiple window and siding upgrades over the years, with the most recent work focusing on improving the building's exterior appearance and energy efficiency through window replacements and siding maintenance.

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Risk rating

How 31-33 Cuvier 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
32ndpercentile

Out of 1276 buildings in this neighborhood, 868 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
64%
No DBI
violation
36%
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 (ZIP code)

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NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 36%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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31-33 Cuvier St event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit Feb 12
Replacment of 8 front windows, no change in size or location, in-kind. u<0.27.
$1,000 · Complete
Planning RecordFeb 12
Approved - Replacement of 8 front windows, no change in size or location, in-kind.

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