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1249-1251 Scott St

Western Addition, SF 94115 1127035 2 units · 2 fl · 1895

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 Western Addition
At or below average
avg 5.1
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Western Addition average of 5.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1249-1251 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 1895
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1895
Total area5,385 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusWelfare
Blocklot1127035
Ownership

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

Owner name
Baker Places Inc
Mailing address
170 9th St San Francisco CA 94103
Last sale
062000

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1251 Scott St, San Francisco, CA 94115
1249 Scott St, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Initial analysis

The two-story, multi-family residential building at 1249-1251 Scott Street in the Western Addition, owned by Baker Places Inc, has a documented history dating back to its construction in 1895. The property has undergone several significant improvements and maintenance work over the past three decades, with substantial safety and comfort upgrades occurring in the early 1990s including the installation of a sprinkler system with fire-rated enclosures ($25,000), deck repairs, and kitchen renovations. More recent improvements include water heater replacement in 2010, deck repairs in 2009, reroofing in 2007, and various plumbing and electrical modifications in 2011 related to kitchen exhaust systems and bathroom fixtures.

The building has experienced recurring issues with exterior maintenance and debris management, as evidenced by numerous 311 calls between 2024-2025 related to garbage and debris on the property and surrounding area. There was one registered fire alarm systems complaint in January 2016 (resolved within a week) and two smoke-related emergency responses, though neither incident resulted in injuries or confirmed fires. Recent street maintenance issues have primarily involved waste management concerns, with multiple reports of abandoned garbage and debris on the property or nearby, particularly throughout 2024. The most recent building permits on record (from 2011) suggest that while significant renovations and safety improvements have been made in the past, there has been no recorded major structural work or system upgrades in the past decade, though this may not fully represent current building conditions.

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Risk rating

How 1249-1251 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
72th percentile

Out of 167 buildings in this neighborhood, 47 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
83%
No DBI
violation
17%
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.

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.

Owner's portfolio size

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 83.1%
Moderate concern 14.0%
Severe concern 2.9%
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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1249-1251 Scott St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Apr 09
Garbage and debris
furniture

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