530 Scott St, San Francisco, CA 94117

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.