923-927 Scott St, San Francisco, CA 94115

The three-unit, three-story multi-family residential building at 923-927 Scott Street, owned by the Herman E Robinson Living Trust, has undergone significant repairs and improvements since its construction in 1908. Most notably, the building experienced a fire in February 2015 that rendered all three units uninhabitable due to fire, cinder, and water damage, leading to extensive rehabilitation work. In 2022, major renovations were completed across all units, including kitchen and bathroom remodels and the installation of tankless water heaters, with associated electrical and plumbing work totaling approximately $90,000.

More recently, in August 2023, the property underwent staircase replacement work to address a notice of violation regarding non-conforming stairs, with this work properly permitted and completed at a cost of $8,000. The building has faced several challenges in recent years, including multiple code violations and complaints about its condition and safety features. In late 2021, there were concerns about a malfunctioning smoke alarm system that reportedly disturbed neighbors for months, leading to housing inspection involvement.

The property was also cited for failure to comply with the Vacant or Abandoned Building Ordinance in late 2021, though this violation was abated in August 2022. There have been recurring issues with unpermitted work, as evidenced by complaints in 2023 and more recently in 2024 regarding construction activity and fence installation. Additional maintenance and compliance concerns have been documented throughout the building's history, including various fire safety violations in 2011 and 2015, though most of these issues appear to have been resolved through subsequent inspections and repairs. The property has maintained active communication with city planning and fire departments, with recent work properly permitted and inspected according to current building codes.