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575 Pierce St

Alamo Square, SF 94117 0824001 36 units · 6 fl · 1930

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Alamo Square
At or below average
avg 2.3
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Alamo Square average of 2.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 575 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 1930
2 or more units
36 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM2
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 1930
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
Units36
Floors6
Year built1930
Total area32,400 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0824001
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
323 Pine St Suite I Sausalito CA 94965
Last sale
051321

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Initial analysis

The six-story, 36-unit multi-family residential building at 575 Pierce Street in Alamo Square, owned by 2852 Associates LP, was constructed in 1930 and has undergone significant recent improvements, particularly in fire safety systems. In 2024, fire sprinkler installations were completed on the first floor, following a major fire system upgrade in 2022 that included new control panels, smoke detectors, and low-frequency horns. Building renovations between 2019-2024 demonstrate systematic unit upgrades, including kitchen and bathroom remodels in multiple apartments (units 102, 202, 301, 403, and 605), with associated electrical and plumbing work. The property is currently undergoing ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) modifications on the ground floor, including new hydronic baseboard heaters and utilities.

The building has experienced several regulatory issues and complaints over recent years, though most have been resolved promptly. Two fire safety violations were recorded in 2023-2024 regarding extinguishers and sleeping area requirements, both of which were abated. Housing violations and complaints have included concerns about construction practices and debris management, particularly during 2016-2020 when issues were noted regarding lead paint containment and work site management. Recent 311 calls (January 2025) indicate ongoing concerns about sidewalk maintenance and garbage management around the property, including multiple reports of overflowing city garbage cans. Prior complaints during the construction period (2020) also raised concerns about COVID-19 safety protocol adherence, though these were ultimately closed as not active.

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Risk rating

How 575 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
8th percentile

Out of 305 buildings in this neighborhood, 281 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
25%
No DBI
violation
75%
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 12.7%
Moderate concern 78.5%
Severe concern 8.8%
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

575 Pierce St event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit Jul 10
#505: in kind bathroom remodel. no wall changes, new electrical plugs and switches, new plumbing and fixtures and shower pan.
$40,000 · Issued
Plumbing PermitJul 10
Unit #505: in kind bathroom remodel, new plumbing fixtures and shower pan.

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