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635 Scott St

Alamo Square, SF 94117 1202001B 8 units · 2 fl · 1958

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
Above average
avg 2.3
21
FewerMore

This building has 21 novs (7y), above the Alamo Square average of 2.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 635 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 1958
2 or more units
8 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
Units8
Floors2
Year built1958
Total area5,170 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1202001B
Ownership

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

Owner name
Scotty Llc
Mailing address
C/o Gordon Property Managem 1596 Church St San Francisco CA 94131
Last sale
021821

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Initial analysis

635 Scott Street is a 2-story, 8-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1958 and owned by Scotty LLC, located in the Alamo Square neighborhood. The property has undergone significant renovations and improvements over recent years, including the conversion of a garage into two accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in 2017, mandatory soft-story seismic retrofit completion, and substantial unit renovations. Most recently, Unit 8 is undergoing kitchen and bathroom renovations as of late 2024, while previous upgrades have included fire system installations (2020), comprehensive unit renovations for Units 2 and 5 (2020), and various infrastructure improvements including a new fire sprinkler system and electrical panel upgrades.

The building has faced several maintenance and compliance issues over the years, though many have been addressed. Recent concerns include active complaints about unpermitted construction (2024) and a potentially unpermitted backyard structure (2023). Historical issues include heating system problems in 2022-2023, lead paint concerns (2023), and complaints about construction work during the shelter-in-place period in 2020. The property has successfully completed its Tier 3 soft-story retrofit requirement and most building violations from 2002 and 2015 have been resolved, including those related to fire safety and security. Two tenant buyouts were processed in 2019 and 2021, totaling $107,500. Current permits and ongoing work suggest continued investment in property improvements, though recent complaints indicate possible compliance and safety concerns that remain to be fully resolved.

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Risk rating

How 635 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
7th percentile

Out of 305 buildings in this neighborhood, 284 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
23%
No DBI
violation
77%
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.

Number of units

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

Building permits (past 7 years)

Number of permits pulled at this address — construction or renovation activity over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 22.9%
Moderate concern 55.7%
Severe concern 21.4%
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

635 Scott St event timeline

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

2026
Plumbing Permit Mar 09
Backflow installation
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