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2215-2217 Scott St

Pacific Heights, SF 94115 1002003 6 units · 3 fl · 1938

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Pacific Heights — not a forecast
Above average
avg 1.5
3
FewerMore

This building has 3 novs (7y), above the Pacific Heights average of 1.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2215-2217 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 1938
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 1938
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
Floors3
Year built1938
Total area6,375 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1002003
Ownership

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

Mailing address
2576 Vallejo St San Francisco CA 94123
Last sale
June 07, 2022

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2217 Scott St, San Francisco, CA 94115
2215 Scott St, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Initial analysis

The three-story, six-unit multi-family residential building at 2215-2217 Scott Street in Pacific Heights, constructed in 1938, has undergone several significant improvements and faced various maintenance challenges over the years. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2017, bringing it into compliance with seismic safety requirements through the installation of steel frames, plywood shearwalls, and reinforced concrete grade beams. Recent improvements include a substantial renovation of Unit #402 in 2024 (valued at $54,000) to add a bathroom and new exterior windows, along with plumbing updates including a half bathroom installation, bathroom rewiring, and a wet bar area in late 2024. The building has seen multiple infrastructure upgrades, including a boiler installation in 2019 and backflow prevention assembly installation.

The property has experienced several maintenance issues and violations over its history, with the most recent significant incident being a lead dust migration complaint in 2018 due to exterior chipping and flaking paint, though this was abated by April 2019. Historical complaints from the early 2000s included various safety and maintenance issues such as heat control problems, window maintenance concerns, and the need for fire safety improvements, which were addressed at the time. More recently, there have been routine boiler permit renewal issues (2020-2024) that indicate ongoing maintenance attention to building systems. The property has maintained its structural integrity through regular maintenance, including a completed kitchen remodel in 2001, and various plumbing system upgrades such as water heater replacement and boiler updates.

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Risk rating

How 2215-2217 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
37thpercentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 607 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
57%
No DBI
violation
43%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 43%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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2215-2217 Scott St event timeline

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2024
Electrical Permit Nov 13
Re-wire extra upstairs room for 401 , one bathroom , wet bar area and bedroom .
Complete
Plumbing PermitNov 07
Work category: 1p; we did a half bathroom toilet and sink. another sink in bar area

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