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160 Pierce St

Hayes Valley, SF 94117 0861022 7 units · 2 fl · 1962

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
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Hayes Valley average of 2.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 160 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 1962
2 or more units
7 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC1
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 1962
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
Units7
Floors2
Year built1962
Total area4,270 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0861022
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Gedalia Braverman 901 Noe St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
January 27, 2004

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Initial analysis

The 7-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 160 Pierce St in Hayes Valley, owned by 160 Pierce St LLC, was constructed in 1962 and has undergone several significant renovations and repairs over the years. Most notably, in 2017 the building completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit to comply with San Francisco building codes, demonstrating a commitment to seismic safety. Recent maintenance includes a dry rot repair project on the front staircase/landing currently in progress (as of October 2024), and the building has previously received substantial exterior improvements, including siding replacements in 2015, roofing work in 2011, and window upgrades in 2010.

The building's electrical system has received considerable attention, with multiple unit panel upgrades completed in 2018, including replacement and relocation of Federal Pacific electric panels in Apartments 4 and 6. Historical building violations from 2002 related to fire safety and maintenance issues (including fire escape ladders, combustible storage, and handrails) were all abated by August 2002. Two complaints have been filed in recent years regarding construction work: one in 2022 concerning alleged unauthorized work and dangerous construction practices on the top floor, and another in 2021 about excessive construction noise from a rotary saw in the garage, though both complaints were subsequently closed as not active. Recent activity at the property primarily involves maintenance and repair work, with the most recent building permit (October 2024) addressing dry rot issues in the front staircase. The building has also received attention to address illegal advertising signage and has experienced occasional issues with graffiti on nearby public property, as evidenced by recent 311 calls from 2024.

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Risk rating

How 160 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
31stpercentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 709 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
55%
No DBI
violation
45%
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.

Permit rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building permit rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 45%
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

160 Pierce St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jul 23
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city receptacle
311 RequestFeb 25
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