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3539-3541 Scott St

Marina, SF 94123 0921005 3 units · 2 fl · 1925

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Marina
At or below average
avg 1.1
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Marina average of 1.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3539-3541 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 1925
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.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors2
Year built1925
Total area3,844 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0921005
Ownership

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

Owner name
Vella Family Trust
Mailing address
Charles & Mary L Vella, Tru 3541 Scott St San Francisco CA 94123
Last sale
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3539 Scott St, San Francisco, CA 94123
3541 Scott St, San Francisco, CA 94123
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Initial analysis

The Vella Family Trust owns this two-story, three-unit multi-family residential building located at 3539-3541 Scott Street in the Marina neighborhood, built in 1925. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the past decades, with the most recent being a sewer and house trap replacement completed in November 2023. In 2012, all 17 windows were replaced, excluding fire egress and front Pella wood windows, at a cost of $8,750. Earlier maintenance work included a bathroom remodel and non-bearing wall relocation in 1991, along with earthquake work permit renewal.

The building has experienced some fire safety compliance issues in the past. In June 2002, multiple violations were documented related to fire safety, including egress obstructions, combustible storage concerns, and fire extinguisher requirements, all of which were resolved by January 2003. A 2011 routine inspection revealed additional fire safety concerns, including a problematic central alarm system and the need to recharge fire extinguishers. Fortunately, all these violations have been abated and the building has maintained an active status since then. The property's documented history shows regular maintenance and improvements, with no recent violations or complaints in the past decade, suggesting improved compliance with safety standards.

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Risk rating

How 3539-3541 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

Grade A–B — Low risk

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Grade C — Moderate risk

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Grade D–F — High risk

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
71th percentile

Out of 988 buildings in this neighborhood, 287 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
87%
No DBI
violation
13%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 73.4%
Moderate concern 12.3%
Severe concern 14.3%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months at each severity level. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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3539-3541 Scott St event timeline

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2023
Plumbing Permit Nov 02
Work category: 1p; sewer and house trap replacement
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