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651 Scott St

Alamo Square, SF 94117 1202001A 12 units · 3 fl · 1923

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

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 651 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 1923
2 or more units
12 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM2
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
Units12
Floors3
Year built1923
Total area12,084 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1202001A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Daryabi Two Llc
Mailing address
Po Box 330018 San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
033121

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Initial analysis

The three-story, 12-unit apartment building at 651 Scott Street in Alamo Square, owned by Daryabi Two LLC, has undergone significant renovations and improvements since 2020. Most notably, the property completed mandatory soft-story retrofitting (as a Tier 3 building) and other seismic improvements, receiving final CFC approval. The building underwent substantial unit upgrades between 2018 and 2021, including kitchen and bathroom remodels in multiple units (Apts 4, 7, 9, 10, and 12), electrical system upgrades, and the installation of new hydronic heating systems. The property received comprehensive fire safety enhancements, including a new fire sprinkler system installation in 2020, additional sprinkler heads in 2021, and a complete fire alarm system upgrade to meet current code requirements.

Despite these improvements, the building has experienced several concerning issues, particularly during 2020. Multiple complaints were filed regarding construction safety practices during the COVID-19 pandemic, including workers not wearing masks and the building's security being compromised. There were also serious fire safety concerns when the fire alarm system was reportedly disabled and fire extinguishers were found to be inadequate. The building's construction period in 2020-2021 was marked by numerous maintenance and safety-related complaints, including concerns about heating systems, an entryway leak, and unsecured building access during construction. A notable historical violation from 2014 involved unauthorized structural changes in Apartment 3, though this was ultimately resolved by 2016. The building has had multiple false fire alarms and system malfunctions recorded by fire services, though no civilian injuries have been reported. Recent 311 calls for the area have primarily concerned exterior issues such as debris, graffiti, and sidewalk obstructions, though these are typical for the neighborhood and not directly related to building conditions.

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Risk rating

How 651 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
6th percentile

Out of 305 buildings in this neighborhood, 287 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
22%
No DBI
violation
78%
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 15.6%
Moderate concern 76.8%
Severe concern 7.5%
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

651 Scott St event timeline

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

2021
Building Permit Oct 19
Apt 12: remodel kitchen & 1 bathroom in-kind. no wall modifcation, or layout changes.
$31,000 · Complete
Plumbing PermitOct 19
Apt 12: remodel kitchen & 1 bathroom. new fixtures. add laundry box.

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