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809 Scott St

Alamo Square, SF 94117 1180004 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

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 Alamo Square
At or below average
avg 2.3
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Alamo Square average of 2.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 809 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 1900
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 built1900
Total area4,274 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1180004
Ownership

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

Owner name
Modi Shaun Z
Mailing address
530 Divisadero St Oakland CA 94612
Last sale
071318

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 809 Scott Street in Alamo Square is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1900, currently owned by Shaun Z Modi. The property has undergone several significant renovations and improvements since 2003, including a major horizontal addition of a two-car garage with associated features ($300,000) and various interior remodels. The building underwent substantial electrical upgrades in 2004, including the installation of a new 200-amp service and extensive rewiring, though this permit ultimately expired. Plumbing improvements have been made over the years, including gas line installations in 2013-2014 and water heater replacement in 2008.

Recent activity at the property has primarily involved parking enforcement issues, with multiple citations issued between April 2023 and September 2024 for driveway blocking, affecting resident access. The building has been subject to three routine housing inspections (2002, 2009) and one complaint about unpermitted work in 2020, though most records suggest general compliance with building codes. The most significant historical improvement involved a 2003-2004 project that added a garage, reconfigured stairs, installed an entry gate, and made various interior and exterior upgrades. Maintenance and repair records indicate regular upkeep, including a substantial reroofing project in 2009 ($22,000). The property has also required street space permits in 2005 and 2013, suggesting occasional work affecting public right-of-way access.

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Risk rating

How 809 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
60th percentile

Out of 305 buildings in this neighborhood, 122 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
70%
No DBI
violation
30%
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.

Building age

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

Permit rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building permit rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 58.6%
Moderate concern 26.7%
Severe concern 14.6%
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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The story over time

809 Scott St event timeline

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

2024
311 Request Sep 30
Blocking driveway cite only
Parking Enforcement

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