651 Scott St, San Francisco, CA 94117

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.