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257-263 Pierce St

Hayes Valley, SF 94117 0846001 5 units · 3 fl · 1895

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Hayes Valley
At or below average
avg 2.3
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Hayes Valley average of 2.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 257-263 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 1895
2 or more units
5 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.

Building characteristics
Units5
Floors3
Year built1895
Total area5,400 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0846001
Ownership

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

Owner name
Boschetti Giampaolo
Mailing address
955 Prague St San Francisco CA 94112
Last sale
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261 Pierce St, San Francisco, CA 94117
259 Pierce St, San Francisco, CA 94117
257 Pierce St, San Francisco, CA 94117
263 Pierce St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The 5-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 257-263 Pierce Street in Hayes Valley, owned by Giampaolo Boschetti, was constructed in 1895 and has undergone several significant structural and safety improvements over its lifetime. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2017 as a Tier 3 building, achieving final approval with Certificate of Final Completion (CFC) status. The property faced considerable challenges in 2013-2014, including serious concerns regarding plumbing and electrical systems, as evidenced by multiple complaints about water leaks, toilet issues, and heating system problems, along with safety concerns about a water heater and electrical outlets that sparked. These issues were addressed through various permits and repairs, including structural revisions and utility upgrades in 2018.

The building's maintenance history shows attention to safety and habitability concerns, with several major improvements completed over the years. In 2018, comprehensive electrical and plumbing work was performed, including kitchen and bathroom remodels, rewiring, and replacement of heating systems. The building has completed numerous other maintenance tasks, including deck repairs, stair repairs, and roof work, though some historical violations from 2001 (regarding heat, stairs, windows, and deck conditions) and 2013 (plumbing and electrical issues) were all marked as not active and appear to have been resolved. Recent activity at the property has been minimal in terms of building permits, with only routine maintenance and street space permits issued in 2019. The fire safety systems were verified as functioning in 2013, and there were no recorded fire incidents or injuries. While there have been multiple 311 calls regarding the property in recent years (2024), these primarily relate to external building maintenance issues such as graffiti and debris, rather than internal habitability concerns.

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Risk rating

How 257-263 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

Grade A–B — Low risk

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Grade C — Moderate risk

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Grade D–F — High risk

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
58th percentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 431 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
71%
No DBI
violation
29%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

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

DBI complaints, owner's portfolio

Complaints across all of this owner's buildings 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.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 57.5%
Moderate concern 36.5%
Severe concern 6.1%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months at each severity level. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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257-263 Pierce St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Apr 20
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311 RequestApr 13
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