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1012-1014 Scott St

Western Addition, SF 94115 0753011 2 units · 2 fl · 1908

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Western Addition
At or below average
avg 5.1
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Western Addition average of 5.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1012-1014 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 1908
2 or more units
2 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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1908
Total area2,470 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0753011
Ownership

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

Owner name
Berling Seth A
Mailing address
1012-1014 Scott St San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
040820

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1014 Scott St, San Francisco, CA 94115
1012 Scott St, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Initial analysis

The property at 1012-1014 Scott Street in the Western Addition is a two-story, multi-family residential building constructed in 1908, currently owned by Seth A. Berling. The building has undergone significant renovations and maintenance work in recent years, with the most substantial improvements occurring in 2022-2023. These include a $60,000 renovation of the first-floor bathroom and bedroom, interior stair extension work, and the installation of a new 200-amp electrical service upgrade for two units. In 2023, there were additional bathroom and laundry room renovations, along with the installation of two radiators connected to an existing boiler system. The property has seen consistent window upgrades, with successful replacements of vinyl windows with wood windows in 2019 and a proposed larger window modification in 2020, though this permit was marked as "filed."

Historically, the building underwent a significant foundation improvement in 2009, with buttressing work completed along the east and south walls. A notable complaint was filed in September 2015 regarding construction work beyond the scope of the permit, specifically concerning siding removal and stucco application, though this case is currently listed as not active. The property has experienced several maintenance and regulatory interactions in 2023-2024, primarily related to street cleaning and parking issues, with multiple reports of garbage and debris requiring attention, though most were resolved with no further action needed. One parking violation in April 2024 resulted in a citation. A tree maintenance request from September 2023 remains open. The building's history shows a pattern of gradual improvements and maintenance work, with recent focus on modernization and safety upgrades particularly in electrical systems and unit renovations.

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Risk rating

How 1012-1014 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
98th percentile

Out of 167 buildings in this neighborhood, 3 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
93%
No DBI
violation
7%
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.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Notices of Violation, owner's portfolio

DBI NOVs across all buildings this owner is registered on — a signal of systemic maintenance issues across the portfolio.

Director's hearings, owner's portfolio

Escalated DBI enforcement actions across all of this owner's buildings.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 92.7%
Moderate concern 5.4%
Severe concern 1.9%
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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1012-1014 Scott St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jan 20
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