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2900 Pierce St

Cow Hollow, SF 94123 0535014 6 units · 3 fl · 1914

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Cow Hollow — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 0.7
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Cow Hollow average of 0.7.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2900 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 1914
2 or more units
6 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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 1914
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 built1914
Total area9,204 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0535014
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
94 Browns Beach Rd Bristol NH 03222
Last sale
May 11, 2007

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with a risk rating for each.

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Initial analysis

2900 Pierce Street is a three-story, 6-unit multi-family residential building located in Cow Hollow, built in 1914 and currently owned by Singh Capital LLC. The building has undergone significant improvements over the years, most notably completing a soft-story retrofit in 2018 at a cost of $80,000 to enhance seismic safety. Recent renovations include a bathroom remodel in Unit #3 completed in March 2024 ($20,000), and an ongoing bathroom-to-bedroom conversion project in Unit #6 initiated in 2022 ($35,000). The building underwent substantial upgrades in 2008-2009, including comprehensive kitchen and bathroom remodels for all units, bathroom addition per unit, laundry room relocations, and window replacements, with associated costs exceeding $210,000. Other notable improvements include the installation of 14 solar PV modules in 2013, and various plumbing and electrical upgrades associated with the unit renovations.

The building had several building violations recorded in 2001-2004, primarily related to heating system deficiencies and fire safety requirements, but these were all abated by March 2005. A routine inspection in 2011 was conducted with no significant findings. Recent 311 calls from 2023-2024 have primarily concerned external issues such as tree root damage to sidewalks, graffiti, and street cleaning matters, rather than building-specific concerns. The property has shown consistent investment in maintenance and improvements over the years, with particular attention to unit modernization and safety upgrades. The most recent inspections and permit activity suggest active property management and ongoing commitment to maintaining and upgrading the building's systems and living spaces.

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Risk rating

How 2900 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
28thpercentile

Out of 861 buildings in this neighborhood, 620 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
63%
No DBI
violation
37%
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.

Building size

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

Number of units

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

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 37%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

2900 Pierce St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jul 05
Blocking driveway cite tow
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestJun 16
Sidewalk defect

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