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232 Scott St

Hayes Valley, SF 94117 0846025 4 units · 2 fl · 1924

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Hayes Valley — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 2.2
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Hayes Valley average of 2.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 232 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 1924
2 or more units
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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 1924
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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1924
Total area3,736 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0846025
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Brown Myrtle H Trustee 22 Ashbury St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale

Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

The property at 232 Scott Street is a two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building located in Hayes Valley, owned by the Myrtle H Brown Trust and constructed in 1924. The building has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the years, including a $14,550 reroofing project in 2009 and a $7,500 exterior stairway repair in 2003. The building experienced multiple safety and maintenance issues in 2008-2009, including violations related to fire safety (fire extinguisher maintenance, combustible storage), security (exterior door locking devices), and gas meter instructions, all of which were addressed and abated by June 2008. Earlier complaints from 2005 revealed security concerns with a damaged front gate and water issues in the entryway, along with interior problems including mold and bathroom leaks that were not fully resolved until 2009.

More recent developments indicate continued maintenance attention is needed, with multiple 311 calls in 2024 regarding garbage and debris on the property, including several reports of abandoned electronics and loose debris. There have been recent parking enforcement issues in the area, with two documented cases of blocked driveways in 2024, and a current open case regarding a missing side sewer vent cover, though a previous report from February 2024 on this issue was resolved. The building's history shows a pattern of addressing violations and complaints, particularly during the 2008 period when multiple issues were collectively resolved, though there have been recurring maintenance concerns observed in recent years.

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Risk rating

How 232 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
42ndpercentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 596 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
63%
No DBI
violation
37%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 37%
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

232 Scott St event timeline

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

2024
311 Request Dec 30
"sidewalk"
"clear path of travel"
311 RequestFeb 14
Missing side sewer vent cover

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