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2301 Scott St

Pacific Heights, SF 94115 0979010 6 units · 4 fl · 1900

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 Pacific Heights — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.5
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Pacific Heights average of 1.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2301 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 1900
2 or more units
6 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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 1900
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
Units6
Floors4
Year built1900
Total area5,750 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0979010
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Bird Michael Joseph, Ttee 170 San Geronimo Valley Dr Woodacre CA 94973
Last sale
May 20, 2022

Landlord portfolio

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

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Initial analysis

The four-story, six-unit multi-family residential building at 2301 Scott Street in Pacific Heights, owned by Brad & Elizabeth Bird Irrev, has undergone substantial maintenance and improvement work since 2012. Recent plumbing issues have arisen, including a sewage backup in December 2024, though this was promptly addressed. The building has seen significant interior improvements, including a comprehensive bathroom and kitchen remodel in 2018 costing $75,000, and numerous plumbing updates such as shower pan installations and kitchen renovations. The property underwent substantial electrical work, with complete rewiring and new lighting installations in 2014, and additional kitchen and bath updates in 2012.

The building has maintained regular maintenance and improvement schedules, with street space permits issued regularly from 2017 through 2019, suggesting ongoing exterior maintenance or improvements. Historical records show various proposed modifications over the years, including attempts to convert the building to a hotel with individual cooking facilities, though these proposals were ultimately disapproved. Fire safety records indicate only false alarms or system malfunctions with no civilian injuries reported. Recent 311 calls from late 2024 primarily relate to parking enforcement and street maintenance issues rather than building-specific problems, though a notable sewage discharge incident was recorded and resolved. The building's history shows consistent maintenance and upgrading of facilities, with the most recent significant work focusing on addressing the plumbing infrastructure.

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Risk rating

How 2301 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
53rdpercentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 453 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
69%
No DBI
violation
31%
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.

Number of floors

Building height affects maintenance complexity and is one of the size signals the model uses.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 31%
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

2301 Scott St event timeline

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

2025
Fire Incident Jan 28 Serious
154 Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Injuries: 0 · Fatalities: 0

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