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3559-3563 Pierce St

Marina, SF 94123 0441B005 4 units · 3 fl · 1925

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 Marina
At or below average
avg 1.1
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Marina average of 1.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3559-3563 Pierce 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 1925
2 or more units
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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
Units4
Floors3
Year built1925
Total area3,221 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0441B005
Ownership

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

Owner name
Ahmed Iftikhar&Faruqui Fara
Mailing address
858 Harrison Avenue Campbell CA 95008
Last sale
060820

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3559 A Pierce St, San Francisco, CA 94123
3561 Pierce St, San Francisco, CA 94123
3559 Pierce St, San Francisco, CA 94123
3563 Pierce St, San Francisco, CA 94123
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Initial analysis

The property at 3559-3563 Pierce Street is a two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building located in the Marina neighborhood, constructed in 1925 and currently owned by Ahmed Iftikhar and Faruqui Fara. The building has undergone several significant improvements and modifications over recent years, with the most recent notable work being a comprehensive kitchen and bathroom remodel completed in 2019 at a cost of $40,000, including plumbing and electrical upgrades. In 2017-2018, the property underwent a substantial renovation project that included the addition of a new residential unit at the existing garage location, complete with a fire sprinkler system installation, electrical upgrades, and the legalization of existing kitchen and bathroom facilities, with the work confirmed by multiple permits and planning records.

The building has experienced some maintenance and infrastructure challenges in recent years, most notably with sewer-related issues, as evidenced by three separate sewage discharge incidents from the side sewer vent reported between June and August 2024. A tree root-related sidewalk issue has been reported in October 2024. Historical permit and inspection records show various improvements to the building's infrastructure, including a 400-amp service upgrade in 2017 and kitchen plumbing line replacement in 2016. The property has also faced occasional quality of life challenges, including multiple reports of driveway blocking incidents between 2019 and 2021, and a recent complaint regarding garbage receptacle management in early 2019. The only recorded fire safety concern was a combustible materials complaint filed in 2009, which was determined to have no merit.

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Risk rating

How 3559-3563 Pierce 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
65th percentile

Out of 988 buildings in this neighborhood, 346 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
84%
No DBI
violation
16%
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Neighborhood location

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

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 53.7%
Moderate concern 12.0%
Severe concern 34.3%
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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3559-3563 Pierce St event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint Mar 30
Caller want to file a complaint regarding having no hot water, caller advise its gets hot for 10 seconds and the water gets cold and been taking cold showers
Housing Inspection Services
311 RequestMar 28
Hot water lack of hot water

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