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342-352 Pierce St

Hayes Valley, SF 94117 0844021 6 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.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 342-352 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
6 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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area5,196 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0844021
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Klestoff Michael Y & Kathle 1812 Noriega St San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
November 12, 1992

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344 Pierce St, San Francisco, CA 94117
350 Pierce St, San Francisco, CA 94117
348 Pierce St, San Francisco, CA 94117
352 Pierce St, San Francisco, CA 94117
346 Pierce St, San Francisco, CA 94117
342 Pierce St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The 6-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 342-352 Pierce Street in Hayes Valley, owned by M & K Klestoff 1990 Family Trust, has undergone significant renovations and compliance work since its 1900 construction. Most notably, the building completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit program requirements (Tier 4) with Certificate of Final Completion issued, though there were violations initially filed in late 2022 regarding uncompleted work that were abated by January 2023. The property has seen substantial improvements over the past five years, including the installation of a new fire sprinkler system ($15,600) in 2022 and the addition of an ADU in the basement area (2018, $98,800) along with mandatory seismic retrofit work. The building's systems have been modernized with multiple heating system installations (including two systems in 2014 and one in 2011), comprehensive plumbing upgrades including rerouting for upstairs units and new underground plumbing in 2021, and electrical system improvements including multiple kitchen and bathroom remodels with updated circuits, lights, and appliances.

Historical violations and complaints have typically been addressed promptly, with past issues including handrails, self-closing doors, and smoke detector installation being resolved. The building's maintenance record shows regular attention to infrastructure, with recent 311 calls primarily relating to exterior maintenance and neighborhood issues rather than building-specific problems. The property's planning records confirm the successful addition of an ADU at the basement level, completed under proper permits and guidelines. While there was a fire-related complaint in 2019, it was resolved within a week with conditions corrected, and there have been no significant fire incidents reported since. The building's recent permit history and completed soft-story program compliance indicate active management and investment in maintaining and upgrading the property to meet current safety standards.

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Risk rating

How 342-352 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
36thpercentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 657 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
59%
No DBI
violation
41%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 41%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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342-352 Pierce St event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit Feb 10
Recommencement and completion of work approved under pa#: 201809241205.
$29,000 · Issued
Plumbing PermitJan 29
Work category: 2pb; new permit to complete work on expired permit nopw20210319736

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