436-440 Scott St, San Francisco, CA 94117

The three-unit multi-family residential building at 436-440 Scott Street in Hayes Valley, owned by Michael W. Smithwick and Wilde, has undergone significant renovations and safety improvements since 2018. Most notably, in 2019-2020, substantial work was completed including the renovation of unit 438 with a new bathroom and laundry facilities, fire safety improvements with the installation of additional recessed sprinklers in storage areas, and exterior stair replacement.

The building underwent comprehensive upgrades in 2018, including electrical system improvements with new subpanels and a 200-amp service, plumbing modifications including a new sump pump installation, and furnace replacement. All major systems were addressed with updated infrastructure, including the addition of two natural gas fireplaces and the later installation of a wall-mounted electric vehicle charging station. The property has experienced various permit-related issues, with complaints in 2018 regarding expired permits and disruptive construction activities.

A series of routine safety inspections between 2001-2018 showed typical residential compliance checks. A significant historical change occurred when a mandatory discretionary review was processed to merge four units into three, combining a two-unit building at the rear of the lot into a single-family residence, though this was not part of the current three-unit configuration. The building has maintained active compliance with housing codes, as evidenced by the completion of multiple recent permits addressing fire safety, electrical upgrades, and plumbing improvements.