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3548 Pierce St

Marina, SF 94123 0442A021 6 units · 3 fl · 1927

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 3548 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 1927
2 or more units
6 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.

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 1927
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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1927
Total area6,324 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0442A021
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
885 Hillsborough Blvd Hillsborough CA 94010
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The 3548 Pierce Street building is a three-story multi-family residential property built in 1927, containing 6 units and currently owned by 3548pierce LLC. The building has undergone significant recent improvements, including a comprehensive upgrade to its fire alarm system completed in 2023 (cost: $28,000), and the installation of new hydronic heating systems throughout all units in late 2023 (cost: $30,000). The property has been actively undergoing interior renovations across multiple units between 2021 and 2023, with substantial work including kitchen and bathroom remodels, laundry installations, and structural upgrades. In 2021, both mandatory and voluntary seismic strengthening measures were initiated, reflecting compliance with safety requirements. More recent activities in late 2023 involve additional unit renovations in Units 101, 102, 202, and 302, including electrical rewiring and plumbing upgrades.

The building's maintenance history shows attention to both safety and comfort improvements, with completed projects including garage lighting upgrades and common area improvements. A recent fire alarm system malfunction was reported in December 2024, but was determined to have no merit. An ADU conversion project was proposed in September 2023 but was withdrawn. Historical data shows several parking-related incidents near the property between 2012 and 2023, though these are external to the building itself. The property's recent permit activity suggests ongoing investment in infrastructure and resident amenities, with multiple permits currently issued or in progress as of late 2024.

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Risk rating

How 3548 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
34th percentile

Out of 988 buildings in this neighborhood, 652 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
64%
No DBI
violation
36%
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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 55.2%
Moderate concern 36.2%
Severe concern 8.6%
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

3548 Pierce St event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit Jun 15
To obtain final inspection for work approved under pa# 202310108335. all work is complete.
$1 · Issued

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