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556-560 Scott St

Alamo Square, SF 94117 0824012 15 units · 4 fl · 1900

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

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

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

Rent & eviction protection

Is 556-560 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
15 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM2
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
Units15
Floors4
Year built1900
Total area8,382 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0824012
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
2800 Van Ness Ave San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
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556 Scott St, San Francisco, CA 94117
560 Scott St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The 15-unit, 4-story multi-family residential building at 556-560 Scott Street, built in 1900 and owned by Zoya Lee Smithton, has undergone several significant safety and improvement projects in recent years, most notably a mandatory soft-story retrofit completed in 2024 at a cost of $72,000, bringing the building into compliance with seismic safety standards. The property has experienced recurring fire safety system issues, with violations related to alarm systems and extinguishers documented between 2007 and 2024, including two recent fire alarm violations in 2023-2024 and a fire extinguisher violation in 2021 that was eventually corrected. The building also underwent substantial improvements in 2020 with the addition of four accessory dwelling units (ADUs) within the existing envelope, a project valued at $500,000.

Historical maintenance records from 2002 show multiple building-wide issues that were resolved by October 2002, including water damage, plumbing problems, and various interior surface repairs. Recent years have seen recurring maintenance concerns, with multiple tenant complaints about leaks (2010, 2011), window ventilation issues (2011), and common area problems (2023). The property has experienced two cooking-related fire incidents (both classified as confined container fires) with no civilian injuries recorded. Recent maintenance history shows ongoing attention to fire safety systems, though violations continue to occur periodically. The building's seismic retrofit work was properly completed under Soft Story Tier 3 requirements, and there have been various routine safety inspections conducted through Housing Inspection Services in recent years. The property has experienced typical urban maintenance issues as evidenced by recent 311 calls regarding graffiti, illegal postings, and sidewalk cleanliness, though these are primarily exterior to the building itself.

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Risk rating

How 556-560 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
23rdpercentile

Out of 305 buildings in this neighborhood, 235 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
45%
No DBI
violation
55%
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.

Notices of Violation (past 7 years)

DBI issued Notices of Violation at this address over the last 7 years — a direct record of code enforcement activity.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 55%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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556-560 Scott St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Feb 25
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sidewalk in front of property
311 RequestFeb 04
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