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1905-1907 Pierce St

Lower Pacific Heights, SF 94115 0656006 2 units · 3 fl · 1900

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 Lower Pacific Heights
At or below average
avg 1.6
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Lower Pacific Heights average of 1.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1905-1907 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 1900
2 or more units
2 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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area2,352 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0656006
Ownership

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

Owner name
Ferguson John Patrick & Kir
Mailing address
1907 Pierce St San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
021120

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1905 Pierce St, San Francisco, CA 94115
1907 Pierce St, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Initial analysis

The property at 1905-1907 Pierce Street is a three-story, two-unit multi-family residential building located in Lower Pacific Heights, constructed in 1900 and currently owned by John Patrick Ferguson and Kirsten Marie. The building has undergone several significant improvements over the past two decades, with the most recent major work occurring in 2020, including siding replacement (approximately 1,500 square feet) on non-visible facades and window upgrades, following a 2019 complete roof replacement project costing $57,055. The building's structural and safety systems have received attention over the years, with a sewer repair completed in 2016, electrical system upgrades including panel relocation (2003) and stair/landing lighting installation (2006), and various interior improvements such as the addition of a stairway to second floor and loft-office space in 2005.

Recent maintenance and incident history shows several 311 calls for street-related issues, including abandoned debris and furniture (2023-2024), though most cases were promptly resolved. The building experienced three trees' root-related complaints affecting the sidewalk in 2011, but these were determined to be related to a private tree at a neighboring property. While there have been multiple fire alarm system activations on record, all were determined to be false alarms or system malfunctions with no injuries reported. The property has maintained compliance with local regulations, as evidenced by the successful approval of various planning permits for improvements, including a rear yard variance for the loft/office addition with roof deck installation. The building's recent history suggests regular maintenance and proactive improvements, with no significant safety concerns or unresolved issues on record.

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Risk rating

How 1905-1907 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
87th percentile

Out of 670 buildings in this neighborhood, 87 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
88%
No DBI
violation
12%
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 age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 85.7%
Moderate concern 10.2%
Severe concern 4.1%
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

1905-1907 Pierce St event timeline

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

2020
Building Permit Aug 12
Street space
Issued
Building PermitJul 06
Replace approx. 1500 sf siding on non-visible side and rear facades as needed (wood in same depth of thickness & width of height as the existing wood siding) and install a fiberglass window on a non-visible side façade with a fiberglass window in same configuration and size as existing;no other work

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