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555 Pierce St

Alamo Square, SF 94117 0824001A 18 units · 3 fl · 1937

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Alamo Square — not a forecast
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.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 555 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 1937
2 or more units
18 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 1937
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
Units18
Floors3
Year built1937
Total area17,391 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0824001A
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Ronald Akram Dudum Trustee 775 Burnett Ave Apt 14 San Francisco CA 94131
Last sale
February 25, 1997

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Initial analysis

The three-story, 18-unit apartment building at 555 Pierce Street in Alamo Square, built in 1937 and owned by Ronald Akram Dudum 2010 Tru, has undergone several significant improvements and faced some notable challenges over recent years. Most recently, in 2023, the building completed kitchen remodels in Unit 202, including plumbing and electrical upgrades totaling approximately $58,500, while in 2022, a major electrical upgrade was completed, replacing the 18-unit service plus common panel with a new 400amp 3-phase system. The building's fire safety systems have received attention, with the installation of a new steam boiler in 2013 and a comprehensive fire alarm system upgrade in 2019 to meet current safety requirements. Of particular concern is an active complaint logged in December 2020 regarding the building's unaddressed soft-story status, which poses a significant structural hazard according to the city's mandatory retrofit program.

Historical records indicate various maintenance and safety-related issues, including a 2007 violation for fire proofing repairs, ventilation problems in the garage, and general dilapidation concerns. The building has experienced multiple routine safety inspections, with some showing past concerns such as plumbing issues (2009), window sashes, heating system problems, and pest control matters (1997). Recent 311 calls from 2024 have primarily focused on exterior maintenance issues, including reports of garbage and debris, though these are not directly related to building safety. The property has experienced multiple fire alarm activations, though most were determined to be false alarms or system malfunctions, with no civilian injuries reported in any incidents. While the building has undergone significant infrastructure upgrades in recent years, the active soft-story complaint and historical maintenance issues suggest ongoing attention to building safety and habitability requirements is necessary.

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Risk rating

How 555 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
19thpercentile

Out of 305 buildings in this neighborhood, 247 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
41%
No DBI
violation
59%
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.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 59%
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

555 Pierce St event timeline

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

2026
Electrical Permit May 28
Add new panel on roof for elevator power and elevator pit lights and plugs
Complete
Electrical PermitMar 11
Move sub panel out of closet kitchen rewire

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