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2001 Pierce St

Pacific Heights, SF 94115 0633001D 45 units · 5 fl · 1928

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Pacific Heights
Above average
avg 1.4
3
FewerMore

This building has 3 novs (7y), above the Pacific Heights average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2001 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 1928
2 or more units
45 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM2
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
Units45
Floors5
Year built1928
Total area42,680 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0633001D
Ownership

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

Owner name
California & Pierce Apartme
Mailing address
Russell B Flynn, Managing P 1717 Powell St Ste 300 San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
022119

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Initial analysis

The 45-unit, 5-story multi-family residential building at 2001 Pierce Street in Pacific Heights, built in 1928, has undergone several significant renovations and faced various maintenance challenges over recent years. Most notably, in 2023 the building completed a fire alarm system upgrade costing $108,900 to meet current fire code requirements, including the installation of low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas and new compatible devices. The building has seen substantial unit improvements, particularly in 2014-2017, including multiple unit remodels involving kitchen relocations, bathroom upgrades, and bedroom additions in units 25, 35, 37, 47, and 52, often accompanied by corresponding plumbing and electrical work. A significant incident occurred in 2017 when multiple housing code violations were filed regarding water damage, mold, and lead paint concerns, though these were abated by March 2017.

The building has experienced several elevator-related issues requiring attention, particularly in 2015 when complaints were filed regarding elevator operation and safety, including one incident where an elevator allegedly almost closed on people. Boiler permit compliance has been an ongoing concern, with multiple complaints filed in 2018 and 2022 regarding expired permits, though these were subsequently addressed. Recent maintenance records from 2024 show routine repairs and improvements, including a water heater replacement and responses to various service requests. The property has undergone regular fire safety inspections, with most violations being promptly corrected, though there were one or two occasions when violations were noted regarding standpipe maintenance and fire system certification. Recent complaints and service requests have primarily involved exterior issues such as parking violations and street maintenance concerns, with the most recent entries from late 2023 showing typical urban maintenance challenges like graffiti and flooding issues on the street.

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Risk rating

How 2001 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
5th percentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 915 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
20%
No DBI
violation
80%
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.

Construction type (C)

The building's construction type on file, which affects its maintenance risk profile.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 22.4%
Moderate concern 63.6%
Severe concern 14.0%
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

2001 Pierce St event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint May 26
Tenant is reporting loud clanking noise coming from the pipes behind the walls. this is from the building having radiators. tenant asked for their radiator to be turned off but they are still experiencing loud clanking pipe noise that is making it hard to sleep.
Housing Inspection Services
311 RequestMay 24
Plumbing broken leaking

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