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16 Cuvier St

Bernal Heights, SF 94112 6723005 2 units · 1 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 16 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 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
Floors1
Year built1900
Total area2,262 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6723005
Ownership

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

Owner name
Valentino-Costanza Fmly Tr
Mailing address
Costanza Todd F & Valentino 16 Cuvier St San Francisco CA 94112
Last sale
041812

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16 Cuvier St, San Francisco, CA 94112
16 A Cuvier St, San Francisco, CA 94112
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Initial analysis

The property at 16 Cuvier Street in Bernal Heights is a two-unit residential building constructed in 1900, currently owned by the Valentino-Costanza Family Trust. The building has undergone significant improvements over the past two decades, with major renovations occurring in 2008 including comprehensive foundation upgrades, first-floor remodeling, and the installation of radiant floor heating systems costing over $100,000. The electrical infrastructure was substantially upgraded in 2008, with a complete service change to 200-amp systems for both units, including new meters and sub-panels. In 2017, the building's legal use as a 2-unit residential property was officially documented, and there are pending records regarding a proposed vertical addition to the structure.

The property has experienced recent urban challenges, with multiple 311 calls in 2023-2025 regarding street cleaning, parking issues, and waste management, including reports of medical waste (needles) in October 2023. An illegal short-term rental situation was identified and resolved in early 2018, with the property's rental certificate being revoked and the violation subsequently abated. The building's recent history shows consistent maintenance of essential systems, though there are ongoing concerns about neighborhood cleanliness and parking enforcement, as evidenced by multiple service requests in the past two years. The most recent building-related permits and planning records indicate active consideration of additional vertical expansion to the existing structure, though this remains under review as of the latest available data.

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Risk rating

How 16 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

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
69th percentile

Out of 1276 buildings in this neighborhood, 396 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
78%
No DBI
violation
22%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Neighborhood location

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Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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

Building age

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 77.5%
Moderate concern 14.3%
Severe concern 8.1%
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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The story over time

16 Cuvier St event timeline

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

2026
Planning Record Jan 26
Reconfigure existing level one and vertical addition 3 bedrooms, two bathrooms.
Closed - Withdrawn

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