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923-927 Scott St

Alamo Square, SF 94115 1155004 3 units · 3 fl · 1908

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
At or below average
avg 2.3
2
FewerMore

This building has 2 novs (7y), at or below the Alamo Square average of 2.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 923-927 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 1908
2 or more units
3 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 1908
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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1908
Total area4,125 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1155004
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Benzes Shulika Succ-trustee 100 Beverly St San Francisco CA 94132
Last sale
September 29, 2022

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925 Scott St, San Francisco, CA 94115
923 Scott St, San Francisco, CA 94115
927 Scott St, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Initial analysis

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.

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Risk rating

How 923-927 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
38thpercentile

Out of 305 buildings in this neighborhood, 189 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
54%
No DBI
violation
46%
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.

Director's hearings (past 7 years)

Director's hearings are escalated enforcement actions for buildings that haven't resolved violations — a serious signal.

DBI complaints, owner's portfolio

Complaints across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 46%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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923-927 Scott St event timeline

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2024
DBI Complaint Sep 25
Work without permit on file for contruction of over 6 foot fence at rear. (923-927 scott st). existing fence was torn down.
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