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651 Scott St

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

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high risk of further maintenance problems 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
0
FewerMore

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

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

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.

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 1923
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
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
Mailing address
Po Box 330018 San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
July 23, 2014

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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

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
5thpercentile

Out of 305 buildings in this neighborhood, 290 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
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 risk forecast
High failure risk 78%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. 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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