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244-248 Scott St

Hayes Valley, SF 94117 0846027 3 units · 3 fl · 1890

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Hayes Valley — not a forecast
Above average
avg 2.2
4
FewerMore

This building has 4 novs (7y), above the Hayes Valley average of 2.2.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 244-248 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 1890
2 or more units
3 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 1890
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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1890
Total area5,325 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0846027
Ownership

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

Mailing address
William P & Michelle R Whit 833 Fillmore St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
December 19, 2000

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244 Scott St, San Francisco, CA 94117
246 Scott St, San Francisco, CA 94117
248 Scott St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The multi-family residential building at 244-248 Scott Street, owned by White Family Living Trust, is a three-story, three-unit structure built in 1890 in Hayes Valley. The property underwent significant renovations in 2018, including the installation of three furnaces, comprehensive plumbing updates with new drain systems for bathrooms, kitchens, and laundry facilities, and various electrical improvements. A notable incident occurred in February 2018 when unauthorized construction work led to building violations, including unpermitted kitchen and bathroom renovations in unit 244, uninspected electrical and plumbing work, and wall modifications. This violation triggered multiple permits and corrections throughout 2018, including the relocation of heater venting, electrical lighting modifications, and smoke detector repairs. The building has a documented history of heating issues, with complaints about inadequate heat recorded in 2012 and 2013, and multiple housing inspection cases in 2000 indicating various maintenance problems such as plumbing issues, electrical concerns, and deteriorating interior surfaces. A lead paint warning was issued in 2000 regarding interior and exterior paint removal procedures. Recent activity at the address includes the string of 311 calls in 2024 related to street maintenance and a missing side sewer vent cover issue noted in December 2022, which remains open as of the latest data from 2023, though appears to have been addressed given the resolution status typically applied to such cases.

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Risk rating

How 244-248 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
69thpercentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 318 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
79%
No DBI
violation
21%
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.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

Director's hearing rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building rate of director's hearings across the owner's portfolio.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 21%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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