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336-338 Pierce St

Hayes Valley, SF 94117 0844020 8 units · 3 fl · 1900

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
10
FewerMore

This building has 10 novs (7y), above the Hayes Valley average of 2.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 336-338 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
8 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
Units8
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area6,447 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0844020
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Levison A Fredrick Ttee 55 Raycliff Ter San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
May 27, 1993

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338 Pierce St, San Francisco, CA 94117
336 Pierce St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The 8-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 336-338 Pierce Street in Hayes Valley, built in 1900, has undergone several significant structural and safety improvements over the past decade. Most recently, in 2024, the building received a complete fire alarm system upgrade, including new facu (fire alarm control unit) and life safety sounders in every living area, with associated electrical work, totaling over $26,000. The building completed mandatory soft-story seismic retrofitting in 2015 at a cost of $50,000, demonstrating compliance with San Francisco Building Code requirements. Historical issues have included multiple complaints and violations regarding a rear structure, which was reportedly reconstructed without proper permits, leading to an active 2017 complaint about exceeded permit scope. The property has experienced periodic vacancy-related problems, with violations related to the Vacant Building Ordinance occurring in 2010, 2012, and 2014, though these were ultimately abated. A 2023 complaint regarding fire escape maintenance and compliance documentation is currently active.

The property's maintenance history shows both completed improvements and some persistent issues. Notable completed work includes a new retaining wall installation in 2014 and various structural repairs, though several permit applications related to rear building reconstruction have been filed and either suspended or cancelled between 2014 and 2018. The building's fire safety systems have received recent attention, as evidenced by the 2024 fire alarm system upgrade. While many past housing complaints have been resolved, some issues related to common areas and building compliance remain open or were filed recently, indicating ongoing monitoring requirements for various building systems and structures. The property has also undergone routine inspections, with past violations for security, stair repairs, and gas utility shutoff tool requirements, though most historical violations have been addressed and abated.

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Risk rating

How 336-338 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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

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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336-338 Pierce St event timeline

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2025
Fire Complaint Apr 11
Alarm Systems
Condition Corrected

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