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936 Scott St

Alamo Square, SF 94115 0776015 6 units · 3 fl · 1927

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 Alamo Square
Above average
avg 2.3
5
FewerMore

This building has 5 novs (7y), above the Alamo Square average of 2.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 936 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 1927
2 or more units
6 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 1927
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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1927
Total area6,942 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0776015
Ownership

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

Mailing address
49 Powell St Fl 4 San Francisco CA 94102
Last sale
042021

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Initial analysis

The 6-unit, 3-story apartment building at 936 Scott Street, built in 1927, has undergone several significant improvements over the past decade, with the most recent being a completed fire alarm system upgrade in August 2023 to meet current codes including low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas. The building successfully completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2016 (Tier 3) to enhance seismic safety. In 2019-2020, substantial renovation work was undertaken, including unit renovations across multiple floors, though a proposed garage conversion project to add two units (2020) was ultimately cancelled. Notable improvements during 2019 included comprehensive remodeling of Unit 1 (including bathroom and kitchen upgrades) with associated electrical and plumbing upgrades, all of which were successfully completed.

The building's maintenance history shows attention to safety and building code compliance, with particular emphasis on fire safety systems. Historical records from 2002 indicate past interior maintenance issues including mold, inadequate heat, and various repairs needed for walls and ceilings, though all these violations were abated within approximately one month. The property has had regular housing inspections, with routine safety checks conducted in 2010, 2018, and 2024.

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Risk rating

How 936 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
34th percentile

Out of 305 buildings in this neighborhood, 201 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
51%
No DBI
violation
49%
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 size

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

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Building age

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 43.6%
Moderate concern 48.7%
Severe concern 7.6%
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

936 Scott St event timeline

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2025
Building Violation (NOV) Sep 10
Building violation
Violations cited herein constitute a nuisance pursuant to sections 401 and 1001(d) of the san francisco housing code. it is the property ow…
Building Violation (NOV)Sep 10
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