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1627 Pierce St

Lower Pacific Heights, SF 94115 0681003 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
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Lower Pacific Heights average of 1.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1627 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
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
Units2
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area3,450 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0681003
Ownership

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

Owner name
Underwood Edward A
Mailing address
1627 Pierce St San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
062201

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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 1627 Pierce St in Lower Pacific Heights, owned by Edward A Underwood, is a Victorian-era structure dating back to 1900. The property has two units and has experienced significant maintenance and safety concerns over recent years. In October 2021, multiple complaints were filed regarding serious problems with the rear portion of the building, including reports of structural deterioration, a collapsed retaining wall, and pest infestation, leading to a failure to comply with the Vacant or Abandoned Building Ordinance. These complaints were eventually abated by December 2021. Earlier in its history, in 2001, there was a complaint about the building being a fire hazard with extremely poor wiring and lack of maintenance for 30 years, though this issue was resolved within a month.

The building's maintenance history shows some permitted work, including a street and sidewalk permit in 2010 and a completed plumbing permit for a housetrap replacement in 2012. More recently, there have been multiple noise complaints in the past few years, with the most recent one reported in October 2023. There have also been several parking-related issues near the property between 2019 and 2024, including blocked driveways and vehicles parking on sidewalks. A tenant buyout was recorded for the adjacent unit at 1629 Pierce Street in June 2021, with one tenant receiving $11,500. The property has undergone minimal permitted work in recent years, with the last significant building permit activity showing street and sidewalk work in 2010 and plumbing work in 2012.

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Risk rating

How 1627 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
40th percentile

Out of 670 buildings in this neighborhood, 402 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
67%
No DBI
violation
33%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Building age

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

Permit rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building permit rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 43.2%
Moderate concern 45.7%
Severe concern 11.1%
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

1627 Pierce St event timeline

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

2024
311 Request Oct 13
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