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945-947 Scott St

Alamo Square, SF 94115 1155001 2 units · 2 fl · 1916

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Alamo Square — not a forecast
Above average
avg 2.3
3
FewerMore

This building has 3 novs (7y), above the Alamo Square average of 2.3.

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 945-947 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 1916
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.

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 1916
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1916
Total area2,000 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1155001
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Sutro Property Management Po Box 885373 San Francisco CA 94188
Last sale
September 12, 2017

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947 Scott St, San Francisco, CA 94115
945 Scott St, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Initial analysis

The property at 945-947 Scott Street is a two-unit multi-family residential building located in the Alamo Square neighborhood, built in 1916 and currently owned by the Salman Shariat Trust 2016. The building underwent significant renovations in 2020, including updates to bedrooms, living rooms, kitchen cabinets, and bathrooms, with associated plumbing and electrical work completed under permits totaling approximately $61,000. These improvements included bathroom relocation, addition of a new bathroom with shower, kitchen reconfiguration, installation of a new sub-panel, new electric lines, and replacement of electric wall heaters.

A notable incident occurred in late 2020 when a complaint was filed regarding storage items in the garage space being too close to water heater and gas lines, including concerns about combustible materials. This resulted in multiple building violations being recorded on November 6, 2020, though these were later marked as "Not Active." There was also an attempt to construct a new four-story, two-family dwelling on the property in 2018 with a permit cost of $935,000, but this project was ultimately cancelled. More recent activity includes several municipal service calls in 2024 regarding various issues such as garbage and debris (which were resolved), graffiti, flooding, and tree maintenance. Planning records indicate ongoing interest in expanding the property with potential approval for additional units, though a previous project review meeting in 2018 was conducted without a developer representative. The property has experienced minimal safety incidents, with only one recorded fire alarm incident in 2020 that was determined to be a malicious false alarm, and two fire complaints regarding hoarding and combustible materials filed in August 2020 which were closed with "No Merit" determinations in November 2020.

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Risk rating

How 945-947 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
61stpercentile

Out of 305 buildings in this neighborhood, 119 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
72%
No DBI
violation
28%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 28%
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

945-947 Scott St event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit May 07
Legalization of (e) unpermitted unit 945a at ground floor pursuant to ordinace 43-14, provide one hour rated fire separation between 1st and 2nd floors.
$80,000 · Filed
311 RequestMar 27
Garbage and debris

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