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2900 Scott St

Cow Hollow, SF 94123 0536018 3 units · 2 fl · 1909

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Cow Hollow — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 0.7
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Cow Hollow average of 0.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2900 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 1909
2 or more units
3 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.

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 1909
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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1909
Total area5,750 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0536018
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Scully John H & Regina K Tt 2900 Scott St San Francisco CA 94123
Last sale
March 10, 1998

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Initial analysis

The three-unit multi-family residential building at 2900 Scott St in Cow Hollow, constructed in 1909, has undergone several significant improvements and maintenance work in recent years, with the most notable being a proposed major reconfiguration currently under review by HCD Planning. This proposed project, with plans from Kwan Design Architects, aims to convert unit layouts and bathrooms, while also adding horizontal extensions and roof decks, though the existing roof line will remain unchanged. The building has maintained a proactive maintenance record, with completed projects including a $17,000 wood parapet repair with copper flashing in 2016, window replacements, roofing work, and various interior upgrades between 2004-2016, including a comprehensive kitchen and bathroom remodel in 2005.

The property has experienced minimal safety concerns, with five documented fire department responses over the years, all for non-fire related incidents including malfunctioning alarm systems and carbon monoxide detector tests, none resulting in injuries. There was one building complaint in 2005 regarding deck and stair repairs that was resolved within two weeks, and a historic violation case from the same year relating to unauthorized work was also addressed promptly. Recent activity around the property has primarily involved routine municipal services, including parking enforcement and street cleaning matters, with no major building-specific issues reported in recent years. The building's permit and maintenance history shows consistent attention to structural and aesthetic improvements, though potential tenants should note the building is currently in the planning stage for significant interior reconfigurations and expansions.

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Risk rating

How 2900 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
65thpercentile

Out of 861 buildings in this neighborhood, 301 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
83%
No DBI
violation
17%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

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 risk forecast
Low failure risk 17%
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

2900 Scott St event timeline

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2025
Building Permit Dec 17
Convert storage to gym. reconfigure interiors of the lower 2 units. reconfigure interiors & horizontal addition of the upper unit with a roof deck. replace in kind all (e) windows. new drywall, lights & electrical.
$1,800,000 · Filed

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