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5 Piedmont St

Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights, SF 94117 2617A001 4 units · 2 fl · 1924

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 Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights
At or below average
avg 1.6
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights average of 1.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 5 Piedmont 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 1924
2 or more units
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1924
Total area3,600 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2617A001
Ownership

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

Owner name
Ronald & Nanelle Giuffre Re
Mailing address
Giuffre Ronald J Trustee 67 Lake Vista Ave Daly City CA 94015
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building at 5 Piedmont St, owned by Ronald & Nanelle Giuffre, was constructed in 1924 and has undergone several significant renovations and maintenance updates over the years. The most recent major improvement was in 2023, when the fire alarm system was upgraded to include low-frequency sounders in all sleeping areas, meeting current safety requirements. In 2022, substantial interior improvements were made, including kitchen upgrades and the addition of laundry facilities in multiple units. The building has received regular maintenance attention, including two separate reroofing projects in 2015 ($22,250) and 2016 ($1,200), window replacements in 2008, and garage repairs in 2005. A notable safety enhancement was the installation of a manual fire alarm system in common areas in 2003, followed by a comprehensive fire alarm system upgrade in 2023.

The property had some fire safety violations in August 2003, including issues with damaged ceilings, combustible storage, and inadequate sprinkler coverage over garbage receptacles, though these were all abated by October 2003. The building's mechanical systems have been maintained, with a steam boiler replacement completed in 2011. Recent external concerns primarily involve street-related issues such as reports of abandoned vehicles and graffiti, with no direct impact on the building's habitability or safety. The property has experienced regular urban challenges typical of its location, as evidenced by recent 311 calls, but these are primarily related to street maintenance and environmental concerns rather than building-specific issues.

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Risk rating

How 5 Piedmont 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
54th percentile

Out of 351 buildings in this neighborhood, 161 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
81%
No DBI
violation
19%
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.

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 72.4%
Moderate concern 17.2%
Severe concern 10.3%
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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The story over time

5 Piedmont St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Apr 28
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Parking Enforcement
311 RequestApr 28
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