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956 Pierce St

Alamo Square, SF 94115 0775019A 11 units · 3 fl · 1927

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Alamo Square — not a forecast
Above average
avg 2.3
8
FewerMore

This building has 8 novs (7y), above the Alamo Square average of 2.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 956 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 1927
2 or more units
11 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.

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 1927
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
Units11
Floors3
Year built1927
Total area7,575 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0775019A
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Harry H Andrews Iii 624 Post St San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The 11-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 956 Pierce Street in Alamo Square, owned by Andrews Harry H III Trust T, has undergone several significant maintenance and safety improvements since its construction in 1927. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2015 (while being classified as a Tier 3 building) at a cost of $25,000, and in 2022, a new Peerless steam boiler was installed to replace the old oil steam boiler. However, the building has experienced recurring maintenance and safety compliance issues, particularly during 2016-2017, when multiple violations were recorded regarding heating system deficiencies, window repairs, security features, and fire escape maintenance. These violations were officially abated by February 2017. A series of fire safety violations related to alarm systems, extinguishers, and sprinkler/standpipe systems have been documented between 2008 and 2021, all of which were corrected. Recent inspection records from 2023 identified the need for fire extinguisher date tags and compliance affidavit documentation, which were subsequently addressed.

The building's recent history shows some recurring maintenance patterns, including multiple complaints about heating system functionality, particularly during winter months, and periodic issues with fire safety equipment that required attention. The property has undergone several significant infrastructure upgrades, including reroofing in 1997 and stair repairs in 2000, demonstrating ongoing maintenance efforts. Recent 311 calls from late 2024 indicate multiple reports of vehicles blocking driveways near the property, though these are external to the building's operations. The combination of completed retrofits, such as the soft-story upgrade and new boiler installation, along with the addressing of safety violations through regular inspections, suggests the property is maintaining compliance with current building codes, though historical patterns indicate periodic attention is required to maintain optimal building systems and safety features.

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Risk rating

How 956 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
8thpercentile

Out of 305 buildings in this neighborhood, 281 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
28%
No DBI
violation
72%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 72%
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

956 Pierce St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jun 09
Blocking driveway cite tow
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestJun 09
Blocking driveway cite tow

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