16 Cuvier St, San Francisco, CA 94112

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.