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3636 Scott St

Marina, SF 94123 0441A023 12 units · 3 fl · 1930

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Marina
At or below average
avg 1.1
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Marina average of 1.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3636 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 1930
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.

Building characteristics
Units12
Floors3
Year built1930
Total area11,874 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0441A023
Ownership

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

Owner name
Wells Fargo Bank N/A Tr
Mailing address
Pds Tax Services P.O. Box 13519 Arlington TX 76094
Last sale
062300

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with risk grades for each.

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AI summary

The 12-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 3636 Scott Street in the Marina, owned by Wells Fargo Bank under a trust arrangement, has undergone several significant infrastructure upgrades since its construction in 1930. Most recently, in early 2024, comprehensive plumbing work was completed, including the installation of a new hot water storage tank and replacement of galvanized piping with copper piping across all three floors. The building's electrical system is currently being upgraded, with a permit issued in January 2025 for replacing the 400-amp main electrical service with 13 meter sockets. The building's fire safety systems have received particular attention, with the installation of low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas in 2022 to meet safety code requirements, though a fire violation was issued in July 2023 regarding alarm system maintenance that has since been abated.

Historical records show significant improvements to the building's structural and safety systems over the past two decades, including a major seismic strengthening project in 2000, reroofing work in 2007, and the installation of a new fire alarm control panel in 2021. In 2002, the building experienced multiple safety violations related to heating, fire safety, and security systems, including inadequate heating in habitable rooms, missing self-closing devices on exterior doors, and various fire safety issues; however, all these violations were promptly abated by September 2002. Recent patterns of 311 calls (primarily between 2023-2024) have predominantly concerned parking enforcement issues near the property, with multiple reports of illegal parking and driveway blocking, though these are external to the building itself and not directly related to resident conditions. The building has also seen improved utility infrastructure, with recent plumbing works indicating ongoing maintenance and upgrades to building systems.

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Risk rating

How 3636 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

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
24th percentile

Out of 988 buildings in this neighborhood, 751 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
53%
No DBI
violation
47%
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.

Owner's portfolio size

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 31.0%
Moderate concern 41.0%
Severe concern 28.0%
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

3636 Scott St event timeline

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

2025
Building Permit Nov 21
Installl new exterior door. install new interior partion (lobby area)
$12,000 · Filed
Planning RecordNov 21
11/21/2025: approved: new door on side of recessed entrance. no change to exterior facade. [email protected]

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