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818-820 Scott St

Alamo Square, SF 94117 0777018 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Alamo Square — not a forecast
Above average
avg 2.3
4
FewerMore

This building has 4 novs (7y), above the Alamo Square average of 2.3.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 818-820 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 1900
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.

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 1900
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area3,000 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0777018
Ownership

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

Mailing address
C/o Kathleen E Arnold (fbo 818 Scott St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale

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818 Scott St, San Francisco, CA 94117
820 Scott St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The property at 818-820 Scott Street is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in Alamo Square, constructed in 1900 and currently owned by the Lyles Separate Property Living Trust. The building has undergone several maintenance and improvement projects over the years, with the most significant recent work occurring in 2018 when both kitchen and bathroom remodels were completed, including associated plumbing and electrical work costing approximately $30,000. The property has maintained its roofing through periodic updates, with records showing roofing work completed in 1995, 2016, and more recently in 2023, indicating regular maintenance of this critical building component.

Of particular note are the building's history of lead paint concerns and wall damage documented in 2016, when multiple violations were filed regarding interior surfaces. These issues, which included requirements to repair damaged walls and address lead paint hazards, were all formally abated by April 2017. More recently, the property has experienced typical urban maintenance issues, with multiple 311 calls in 2023-2024 related to street cleaning, parking enforcement, and graffiti removal. The building's location has also seen infrastructure work in 2024, including utility excavation related to MUNI and PG&E operations. A notable planning record from 2022 indicates approval for an accessory use related to the property, specifically for Itty Bitty Viti under ABC License 09,17, though the specific nature of this use was not detailed in the records.

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Risk rating

How 818-820 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
84thpercentile

Out of 305 buildings in this neighborhood, 49 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.

Building age

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

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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