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925 Pierce St

Alamo Square, SF 94115 0776001 13 units · 3 fl · 1912

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Alamo Square
Above average
avg 2.3
3
FewerMore

This building has 3 novs (7y), above the Alamo Square average of 2.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 925 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 1912
2 or more units
13 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 1912
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
Units13
Floors3
Year built1912
Total area7,560 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0776001
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Steven C. Thrower 1 Bush St Ste 900 San Francisco CA 94104
Last sale
042821

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Initial analysis

The 13-unit, three-story multi-family residential building at 925 Pierce Street in Alamo Square, constructed in 1912 and owned by 925 Pierce II LLC, has undergone significant improvements and maintenance work over the past several years. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2019 (Tier 3) and added an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) to the ground floor between 2017-2020, including new fire sprinkler systems and sounders to comply with safety codes. The property has seen consistent modernization efforts, particularly in upgrading laundry facilities throughout the building, with multiple units (1, 3, 4, 8, 12) receiving new washer/dryer installations between 2019-2022, along with associated electrical and plumbing work. The building's infrastructure has received attention through various improvements, including a 2022 furnace installation, 2024 water heater replacement, and 2024 wall heater replacement.

Recent maintenance records indicate some ongoing challenges, particularly with noise disturbances, as evidenced by multiple amplified sound complaints (most recently in October 2024) and a rodent/insect infestation report (October 2024). The building has a history of fire safety inspections and corrections, with the most recent fire escape and alarm system issues being resolved in September 2023. Historical records show multiple hot water system complaints in 2010-2012, including work-related issues and heating problems, though these appear to have been addressed. The building has maintained compliance with essential safety systems, with regular inspections noting corrections to fire alarms, extinguishers, and other safety features. The property's planning records confirm the successful addition of the ADU and associated improvements, demonstrating ongoing investment in building upgrades and resident amenities.

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Risk rating

How 925 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
16th percentile

Out of 305 buildings in this neighborhood, 256 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
40%
No DBI
violation
60%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 28.3%
Moderate concern 62.4%
Severe concern 9.4%
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

925 Pierce St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Mar 17
Garbage and debris
refrigerator appliance
311 RequestFeb 03
Garbage and debris

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