460-470 Scott St, San Francisco, CA 94117

The 6-unit multi-family residential building at 460-470 Scott Street in Hayes Valley, constructed in 1900, has undergone several significant safety upgrades in recent years. Most notably, in 2022, the building received a comprehensive fire alarm system upgrade, including new smoke detectors, pull stations, and sounders to comply with SFFC regulations, with work completed by October 2022 at a cost of $15,038.

A complete sewer lateral replacement was completed in March 2024, demonstrating ongoing infrastructure maintenance. The building has maintained regular safety inspections over the years, with all previous routine inspections showing "Not Active" status. However, there are concerning active complaints on record that warrant attention: one from September 2022 regarding repeated plumbing issues affecting all units, and another from December 2020 regarding the building's unaddressed soft-story status, which poses potential seismic safety concerns.

Historical repairs and upgrades include the installation of fire sprinklers in the basement/garage in 1987, various stairway improvements in 1992, and electrical upgrades in 2005 for specific units. While recent maintenance activities suggest active management of building systems, the unresolved plumbing issues and soft-story concerns may impact resident safety and comfort. The property has experienced recurring issues in the surrounding area, as evidenced by multiple recent 311 calls regarding graffiti on public infrastructure (signal boxes and poles) in late 2024 and early 2025, though these are exterior to the building itself and have been addressed by city services.