2215-2217 Scott St, San Francisco, CA 94115

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.

The building's recent activity history shows active maintenance and upgrading of resident amenities, particularly in Unit #402, with multiple permits issued in 2024 for electrical and plumbing improvements. The property has generally responded to violations and maintenance issues in a timely manner, with most cases being closed or resolved through proper channels. Recent 311 calls suggest ongoing attention to property upkeep, with various infrastructure and maintenance issues being addressed as they arise. The building is shown as having completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit requirements, which should provide residents with improved seismic safety.