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326 Pierce St

Hayes Valley, SF 94117 0844018 6 units · 3 fl · 1911

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 Hayes Valley — not a forecast
Above average
avg 2.2
11
FewerMore

This building has 11 novs (7y), above the Hayes Valley average of 2.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 326 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 1911
2 or more units
6 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 1911
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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1911
Total area5,250 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0844018
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Ballast Investments 49 Powell St Fl 4 San Francisco CA 94102
Last sale
October 03, 2018

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Initial analysis

The 6-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 326 Pierce Street in Hayes Valley, built in 1911, has undergone significant renovations and improvements over the past several years. Most notably, between 2017-2019, the property completed a substantial garage conversion to add dwelling units, kitchen and bathroom renovations, and safety upgrades including installation of a new fire alarm system ($24,000) and sprink sprinkler system ($18,000) in compliance with safety mandates. The building also completed mandatory soft-story seismic retrofit work in 2018 ($60,000) and upgraded Unit 5 with kitchen/bath renovations and electrical improvements in 2021 ($62,500).

The property has experienced several concerning issues during this period, particularly during construction phases in 2019-2021. There were multiple safety and compliance violations related to fire safety, lead hazards, and routine inspections in 2019, though these were all abated by late 2020. Tenants reported issues with construction management including temporary loss of fire exit access, garbage handling problems, and working fire alarms during renovation work. In 2021, complaints were filed regarding a potentially serious water leak, an unpermitted demolition incident, and concerns about building shaking from new washer installation. The building's current systems appear to be up to code, with the property successfully completing its Tier 3 soft-story retrofit requirements and obtaining its Certificate of Final Completion.

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Risk rating

How 326 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
12thpercentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 904 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
33%
No DBI
violation
67%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Director's hearings (past 7 years)

Director's hearings are escalated enforcement actions for buildings that haven't resolved violations — a serious signal.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 67%
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

326 Pierce St event timeline

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2026
Planning Record Jun 01
Request for zoning verification letter
Closed - Issued

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