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3524-3526 Pierce St

Marina, SF 94123 0442A018 2 units · 2 fl · 1930

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 3524-3526 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 1930
2 or more units
2 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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1930
Total area2,800 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0442A018
Ownership

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

Owner name
Michelle L Southard 2010 Re
Mailing address
Southard Michelle L,trustee Po Box 612 Woodland CA 95776
Last sale
070312

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3524 Pierce St, San Francisco, CA 94123
3526 Pierce St, San Francisco, CA 94123
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Initial analysis

The two-unit multi-family residential building at 3524-3526 Pierce Street in San Francisco's Marina neighborhood, owned by Michelle L Southard 2010 Re Trust, has undergone significant renovations and improvements in recent months. Most notably, in late 2023 and early 2024, comprehensive interior renovations were completed, including the conversion of kitchen and dining areas into bedrooms, relocation of kitchens, bathroom reconfigurations, and the addition of modern amenities such as laundry facilities and a gym room with bathroom. The electrical system received substantial upgrades, with new wiring, lighting, and appliance installations, while plumbing improvements included new on-demand water heaters and a complete heating system replacement.

The property has a history of maintenance and upgrades going back to 2006, including roof replacement, kitchen and bathroom remodeling, and exterior stair repairs in 2018. Minor issues have been documented, including several parking-related incidents near the property, a temporary encampment removal, and a tree root-related sidewalk issue, but these do not directly impact the building's condition or habitability. A sewage backup incident in January 2019 was resolved promptly through flushing of the sewer vent. The recent extensive renovations and infrastructure improvements, totaling over $330,000 in permitted work, suggest proactive property management and significant investment in modernizing the building's systems and amenities.

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Risk rating

How 3524-3526 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
97th percentile

Out of 988 buildings in this neighborhood, 30 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
95%
No DBI
violation
5%
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.

Neighborhood location

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

Building age

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

Property class: multi-family flat

2–4 unit flats (class F) are a common SF building type with their own maintenance and complaint patterns.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 92.3%
Moderate concern 5.9%
Severe concern 1.8%
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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3524-3526 Pierce St event timeline

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

2024
Plumbing Permit Aug 06
Install new heating system 80% furnace.
Complete
Plumbing PermitMar 26
Ammend pp20230906846: add basement bathroom - 2 on - demand water heaters, add 2 laundries, new gas line for 2 laundries, and new gas for furnace, stove and dryer for 2 units.

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