3820 Scott St, San Francisco, CA 94123

The 12-unit, 3-story apartment building at 3820 Scott Street in the Marina, built in 1929, has undergone significant renovations and maintenance work over the past several years. Most recently, in May 2024, the building completed a substantial fire alarm system upgrade to comply with San Francisco Fire Code requirements at a cost of $42,316, following multiple fire alarm violations in 2023 and 2024 that were subsequently abated. The property has seen extensive unit renovations between 2015-2021, with several apartments receiving comprehensive upgrades including kitchen and bathroom remodels, washer/dryer installations, and layout modifications.

Notable improvements include Unit 303's conversion of kitchen to bedroom in 2021 ($45,000), Unit 202's kitchen conversion and bathroom rehabilitation in 2021 ($22,000), and Unit 304's renovation in 2019 ($22,000). The building has a history of fire safety-related issues, with recurring fire alarm system problems documented between 2005-2024, including recent violations in 2023 and 2024 that were eventually resolved or abated. Earlier violations from 2007 (now inactive) included lead paint hazards and security-related deficiencies that were resolved.

The property has maintained active compliance with building permits, completing multiple unit remodels and system upgrades, though there were some instances of permit expiration requiring renewal in 2015. Recent activity on the property shows ongoing attention to both unit modernization and safety system upgrades, with the most recent fire alarm system work demonstrating compliance with current fire safety requirements. The building has also been subject to various parking-related incidents in the vicinity, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls regarding illegal parking between 2019-2024, though these are external to the building itself.