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530 Scott St

Alamo Square, SF 94117 0824006B 12 units · 3 fl · 1910

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high 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
At or below average
avg 2.3
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below 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 530 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 1910
2 or more units
12 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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 1910
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
Units12
Floors3
Year built1910
Total area8,616 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0824006B
Ownership

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

Mailing address
C/o Structure Properties 100 Green St San Francisco CA 94111
Last sale
July 24, 2015

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Initial analysis

The 12-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 530 Scott Street, managed by Scott Street Investors LLC, was constructed in 1910 and has undergone numerous significant improvements and faced several concerning issues in recent years. Most notably, the building is currently cited as non-compliant with San Francisco's Mandatory Soft Story Retrofit Program requirements (as of 2023), with an active violation from May 2020 regarding incomplete retrofit work and inspections. Recent complaints from July 2024 highlighted multiple safety concerns, including inadequate building security (with improperly secured ground-level security bars), missing carbon monoxide detectors, malfunctioning laundry facilities, and ventilation issues. The property has also experienced ongoing maintenance challenges, with reports of dry rot in egress stairs (2022), improperly maintained fire escape ladders, and various mechanical system deficiencies.

The building has seen substantial investment in infrastructure, including a comprehensive fire sprinkler system installation (2016-2018) costing $177,000, a 400-amp electrical service upgrade (2020), and various unit renovations. Several units have received remodeling work, including Unit 3 (2020), Units 4 & 6 (2017), and the addition of new ADUs on the first floor approved under Ordinance 30-15. Historical violations from 2009 regarding fire safety equipment and mechanical systems were promptly resolved, and the building has experienced multiple fire department inspections with most issues being resolved or found to have no merit. Recent 311 calls show ongoing maintenance and safety concerns, including sidewalk defects, damaged trees, and various building system issues, with some complaints still showing as open in city records. The property underwent a tenant buyout in December 2022 for $40,000 involving one tenant.

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Risk rating

How 530 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
2ndpercentile

Out of 305 buildings in this neighborhood, 299 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
18%
No DBI
violation
82%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Building size

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

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 82%
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

530 Scott St event timeline

Violations, complaints, fire incidents, permits, and buyouts — most recent records in order.

2026
DBI Complaint Jul 06
Security problem with residential building, back door and fire escape door- has been damaged and anyone can jump over the fence and can access the entire building. customer has advised property manager via email, and has no response at all for the issue. per customer looks like structural damage, and prevents the door from staying shut. will close however the mechanism does not stay shut, the frame is bent.
Housing Inspection Services
Electrical PermitApr 24
Ref: 2-hour witness test fees for ew201903049112

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