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3101 Scott St

Cow Hollow, SF 94123 0937003 18 units · 3 fl · 1929

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 Cow Hollow — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 0.7
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Cow Hollow average of 0.7.

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 3101 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 1929
2 or more units
18 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM2
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 1929
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
Units18
Floors3
Year built1929
Total area13,524 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0937003
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
3145 Geary Blvd Ste 333 San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with a risk rating for each.

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Initial analysis

The 18-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 3101 Scott Street in Cow Hollow, owned by 31 Scott 2020 LLC, was constructed in 1929 and has undergone several significant improvements to maintain safety compliance. The building completed its required seismic retrofit as a Tier 2 soft-story structure in 2016, and more recently, in 2023, it received substantial updates to its fire safety systems, including a new fire alarm panel, device compatibility upgrades, and low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas. The property has maintained compliance with various safety requirements, including a boiler replacement in 2018 and electrical service upgrade to 400 amps in 2011.

The building has experienced several fire safety-related inspections and violations over the years, including issues with alarm systems, sprinklers, and extinguishers, though all were promptly corrected. A recent violation from December 2023 regarding sleeping area requirements has been documented but was marked as abated. The building's maintenance history shows regular upkeep, including roof replacement in 2004, window installations, and various unit-specific improvements. While there have been some operational challenges, such as a boiler permit issue in 2015 and various safety equipment requirements, these have generally been addressed promptly. Recent 311 calls indicate typical urban maintenance issues, with the most recent incident being a sewage backup in February 2024, which was resolved by PUC Sewer Operations.

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Risk rating

How 3101 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
24thpercentile

Out of 861 buildings in this neighborhood, 654 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
60%
No DBI
violation
40%
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.

Building size

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

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 40%
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

3101 Scott St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jul 02
Sidewalk defect
lifted sidewalk tree roots
311 RequestJul 01
Other illegal parking

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