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3490 Scott St

Marina, SF 94123 0465A032 18 units · 3 fl · 1926

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Marina — not a forecast
Above average
avg 1.1
6
FewerMore

This building has 6 novs (7y), above the Marina average of 1.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3490 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 1926
2 or more units
18 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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 1926
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
Units18
Floors3
Year built1926
Total area11,985 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0465A032
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Chris Collins, Gateway Prop P O Box 31515 San Francisco CA 94131
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The 18-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 3490 Scott Street in San Francisco's Marina neighborhood was built in 1926 and is currently owned by 3490 Scott Street LLC. The building has undergone several significant maintenance and safety upgrades in recent years, including a complete fire alarm system replacement in 2024 costing $28,158 to comply with SFFD requirements, and a $45,000 reroofing project initiated in 2023. The property has a history of addressing safety concerns, with multiple fire safety improvements documented, though it has experienced recurring fire safety violations including issues with extinguishers, sprinkler systems, and sleeping area requirements between 2017 and 2024, all of which were subsequently corrected or found to have no merit.

The building has faced several interior maintenance challenges, particularly in 2023, when violations were recorded for water damage, mold/mildew, and window weather proofing issues. Historical records show earlier maintenance work including window replacements in 2015 and structural shoring work in 1989. Recent activity around the building has been marked by multiple 311 calls in 2024-2025 regarding garbage, debris, and illegal parking in the vicinity, though these are external to the building's conditions. While the building has experienced various violations and complaints over the years, most have been promptly addressed, with the exception of some recent 2023 complaints regarding interior conditions. The property shows evidence of ongoing maintenance with significant investments in both building systems and structural elements, though the frequency of recent violations suggests some persistent maintenance challenges, particularly relating to interior conditions and fire safety systems.

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Risk rating

How 3490 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
11thpercentile

Out of 988 buildings in this neighborhood, 879 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
41%
No DBI
violation
59%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

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 59%
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

3490 Scott St event timeline

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2026
Fire Complaint Jun 22
Alarm Systems

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