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3720 Scott St

Marina, SF 94123 0440B010 12 units · 3 fl · 1928

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high risk of further maintenance problems 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 Marina — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.1
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Marina average of 1.1.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3720 Scott 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 1928
2 or more units
12 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM3
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 1928
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
Units12
Floors3
Year built1928
Total area12,750 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0440B010
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Glenn C & Melissa C Gee Tte 1520 Cole St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale

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Initial analysis

Located at 3720 Scott Street in the Marina neighborhood, this 12-unit, three-story multi-family residential building was constructed in 1928 and is currently owned by Glenn C & Melissa C Gee Rev Trust. The property has undergone several significant improvements in recent years, most notably a complete electrical system upgrade in 2023, including replacement of multiple circuit fuse boxes with circuit breaker panels, and a roofing project in 2024 costing nearly $44,000. The building's earthquake safety compliance has been addressed with a completed soft story retrofit in 2017, and the building achieved Tier 3 status with a Certificate of Final Completion issued, though there was a prior violation notice regarding monitoring fees and placard requirements that was abated in 2021.

The building's maintenance history shows attention to critical systems, including a new steam boiler and domestic hot water system installation in 2007. Recent fire safety inspections have revealed issues with street numbering and alarm systems in 2022 and 2021, respectively, though these were promptly corrected. The property has experienced various minor incidents, including multiple false alarms and system malfunctions recorded by the fire department, though none resulted in civilian injuries. Historical violations from 2005 and 2001 have been resolved, including issues related to egress obstructions, fire escape maintenance, lead paint concerns, and boiler system compliance. The building's surrounding area has seen occasional issues with street cleaning and parking enforcement, as evidenced by recent 311 calls, though these are not directly related to the building's condition or management.

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Risk rating

How 3720 Scott 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
10thpercentile

Out of 988 buildings in this neighborhood, 889 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
39%
No DBI
violation
61%
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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 61%
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

3720 Scott St event timeline

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2026
Electrical Permit Jan 07
Remove fused 30amp 120v sub-panel in the closet and relocate to a new panel inside the living room open wall. reconnect the 2 existing circuits and add 3-20amp 120v circuits (2 for kitchen and 1 for the bathroom gfi plug. add 2 new gfi plug locations in the kitchen, and one for the bathroom gfi plug.
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