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3249-3251 Pierce St

Marina, SF 94123 0489003 4 units · 3 fl · 1912

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 3249-3251 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 1912
2 or more units
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC2
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 built1912
Total area
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0489003
Ownership

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

Owner name
Circle Property Llc
Mailing address
2616 Buchanan St San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
090513

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3249 Pierce St, San Francisco, CA 94123
3251 Pierce St, San Francisco, CA 94123
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Initial analysis

The property at 3249-3251 Pierce Street is a three-story mixed-use building constructed in 1912, containing four residential units and ground-floor retail space, currently owned by Circle Property LLC. The building has undergone several significant transformations over the past decade, most notably the conversion of a former grocery store to a restaurant space between 2017-2019, which included comprehensive interior remodeling, installation of Type 1 hoods, and a UL 300 fire system. Recent maintenance work includes a complete reroofing project completed in September 2023 (cost: $27,000) and various electrical upgrades, including meter replacements for residential units conducted in 2004.

The property has experienced several compliance issues and modifications, including multiple fire safety inspections and violations related to shared spaces between 2011-2023, with one instance of operating without a permit in 2020 that was subsequently corrected. There have been previous building maintenance concerns, such as plumbing issues addressed in 2015, and past complaints regarding safety features like window locks in 1998. The building underwent extensive exterior and interior improvements in 2015, including window and door upgrades, interior renovations, and electrical work, totaling approximately $139,250 in permitted improvements. The property's recent history shows active management and maintenance, with all current building permits marked as complete and no active building violations on record. Recent 311 calls (2022-2024) primarily relate to street cleaning and parking issues rather than building-specific concerns.

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Risk rating

How 3249-3251 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
56th percentile

Out of 988 buildings in this neighborhood, 435 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
81%
No DBI
violation
19%
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.

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 64.9%
Moderate concern 23.4%
Severe concern 11.8%
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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3249-3251 Pierce St event timeline

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

2023
Building Permit Aug 31
Reroofing
$27,000 · Complete

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