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419 Pierce St

Hayes Valley, SF 94117 0825037 10 units · 3 fl · 1900

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more 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 Hayes Valley — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 2.2
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Hayes Valley average of 2.2.

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 419 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
10 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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 1900
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
Units10
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area7,491 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0825037
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
308 Jessie St San Francisco CA 94103
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The three-story, 9-unit multi-family residential building at 419 Pierce Street in Hayes Valley, owned by Plaza Group LLC, has undergone significant improvements and faced various compliance issues since its construction in 1900. Most notably, the building completed its mandatory Soft Story retrofit work in compliance with San Francisco Building Code requirements, achieving "Work Complete, CFC Issued" status as a Tier 3 building. The property has seen substantial modernization efforts in recent years, including the addition of an ADU in 2017-2019 (with associated fire sprinklers and alarm systems), a fire alarm system upgrade in 2019 to meet current fire safety standards, and a major electrical service upgrade from 200A to 400A in 2018.

The building's maintenance and safety record shows regular inspections and prompt responses to identified issues, with most recent fire-related complaints in 2021-2022 related to sprinkler systems and hazardous materials being resolved with "Condition Corrected" dispositions. Historical records indicate previous routine safety inspections in 1997, 2001, 2008, and 2009, all of which were properly addressed. While there were multiple Soft Story compliance-related complaints filed in 2017-2020, these were ultimately resolved through completed retrofitting work. The building's recent history shows active management and substantial investment in safety systems, with completed permits totaling over $180,000 for various improvements including seismic retrofitting, fire safety upgrades, and unit modifications.

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Risk rating

How 419 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
23rdpercentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 791 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
48%
No DBI
violation
52%
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.

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 52%
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

419 Pierce St event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint Apr 24
Customer has been locked out of flat since november due to landlord stating its uninhabitable. 3 story building flat. customer is requesting inspection as it has been reported as vandalized and damaged to the extent it is inhabitable and would like report of inspection.
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