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3554 Pierce St

Marina, SF 94123 0442A022 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 3554 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.

Building characteristics
Units6
Floors3
Year built1927
Total area6,324 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0442A022
Ownership

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

Owner name
Bella Casa Investments Llc
Mailing address
11 Noel Rd Woodside CA 94062
Last sale
072417

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Initial analysis

The 6-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 3554 Pierce Street in the Marina, constructed in 1927 and currently owned by Bella Casa Investments LLC, has undergone several significant safety improvements in recent years. Most notably, in 2021 the building received comprehensive fire safety upgrades including the installation of low-frequency sounders, replacement of the fire alarm control panel, and updating of fire alarm devices to meet current codes, with additional work completed through an electrical permit. In 2018, the building successfully completed mandatory seismic retrofitting of its soft-story structure at a cost of $60,000, bringing it into compliance with San Francisco's earthquake safety requirements. The building's maintenance history shows attention to structural integrity with earlier improvements including reroofing in 2009 and pest inspections in 2005, along with foundational work such as anchor bolt installation in 1997.

The property had a cluster of fire safety violations in 2002 related to fire escape maintenance and fire proofing, though all were promptly abated by July 2002. More recently, there have been four documented instances of smoke detector or alarm system activations due to malfunction, though no injuries were reported in any of these incidents. The building's recent maintenance record shows active management, with no current violations on file. The property has experienced occasional maintenance issues typical of urban settings, including a sewage backup in 2021 and various street cleaning and waste management concerns, all of which have been resolved. A complaint regarding illegal short-term vacation rentals was investigated but found to have no violation. The building's soft-story retrofit has been classified as Tier 4, with all required work completed and a Certificate of Final Completion issued.

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Risk rating

How 3554 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
39th percentile

Out of 988 buildings in this neighborhood, 603 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
70%
No DBI
violation
30%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Building size

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 58.3%
Moderate concern 20.4%
Severe concern 21.4%
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

3554 Pierce St event timeline

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

2021
Electrical Permit Dec 16
Add low frequency sounders in sleeping areas to comply with 1103.7.6.1 & upgrade fa system like for like to be compatible with low frequency sounders.
Complete
Building PermitJun 17
Install low frequency sounders to meet 75db at the pillow per sffc section 1103.7.6.1 and replace the existing fire alarm control panel. existing fire alarm devices to be replaced including manual pull stations, detectors. existing bells to be replaced with horn strobes.

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