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1016 Pierce St

Western Addition, SF 94115 0754011 2 units · 2 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 Western Addition
At or below average
avg 5.1
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Western Addition average of 5.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1016 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
RM3
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
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area1,480 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0754011
Ownership

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

Owner name
Colin E Schmidt/Jennifer L
Mailing address
Colin E Schmidt/jennifer L 1016 Pierce St San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
052220

Landlord portfolio

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

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Initial analysis

The property at 1016 Pierce Street is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Western Addition neighborhood, constructed in 1900. The building underwent significant renovations between 2014-2022, including a major foundation replacement and first-floor remodel project in 2014-2015 valued at $150,000, which generated complaints from neighboring property owners about excavation safety concerns regarding their brick foundation. This was followed by a compliance restoration project in 2022 costing $50,000 to properly separate the units with fire-rated walls and correct entry configurations. Other notable improvements include a complete bathroom remodel on the second floor in 2011, kitchen and roof renovations in 2010, and the installation of a solar PV system in 2011.

The building has experienced various maintenance and environmental issues in recent years, with the most recent concerns being graffiti incidents in 2023 and damaged tree complaints in 2024. There have been multiple tree-related service calls between 2020-2024, including instances of fallen trees. The property has two documented street space permits from 2015. Recent 311 calls show periodic maintenance needs in the surrounding area, though these are not directly related to the building's interior conditions. The building's history includes a significant planning matter addressed between 2018-2022 regarding unauthorized dwelling unit claims, which was ultimately resolved through the aforementioned restoration work. Regular inspections and repairs to the plumbing and electrical systems have been properly documented and completed, demonstrating ongoing maintenance compliance.

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Risk rating

How 1016 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
96th percentile

Out of 167 buildings in this neighborhood, 7 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
93%
No DBI
violation
7%
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.

Notices of Violation, owner's portfolio

DBI NOVs across all buildings this owner is registered on — a signal of systemic maintenance issues across the portfolio.

Director's hearings, owner's portfolio

Escalated DBI enforcement actions across all of this owner's buildings.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 93.0%
Moderate concern 5.4%
Severe concern 1.7%
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

1016 Pierce St event timeline

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

2024
311 Request Jul 15
Other including abandoned toter
Litter Receptacle Maintenance

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