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625 Scott St

Alamo Square, SF 94117 1202001D 42 units · 6 fl · 1928

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 625 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 1928
2 or more units
42 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 1928
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
Units42
Floors6
Year built1928
Total area30,060 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1202001D
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Crawford Daniel M - Ttee 100 Rancheria Rd Kentfield CA 94904
Last sale
August 01, 2022

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Initial analysis

The 42-unit, 6-story apartment building at 625 Scott Street in Alamo Square, owned by the Crawford 2003 Living Trust, was constructed in 1928 and has undergone significant maintenance and upgrades over the past decade. The property has received extensive plumbing and electrical improvements between 2012-2021, including kitchen and bathroom remodels in multiple units, installation of a new hot water system, and comprehensive electrical rewiring and panel upgrades. Fire safety has been a particular focus, with recent work including the installation of low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas in 2021-2022 to meet code requirements, though there were multiple fire code violations noted between 2010-2024 related to alarm systems and extinguishers, all of which were subsequently corrected.

Recent complaints indicate ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly regarding heating systems and occasional water management issues. A December 2023 complaint reported problems with heat control and plumbing issues including holes under the dishwasher and rodent concerns. The building has experienced multiple water-related incidents, including documented water damage complaints in 2017 and more recent issues. Elevator service complaints from 2013 and various fire alarm-related incidents (mostly false alarms) have been recorded, though most building systems now appear to be properly maintained based on recent inspection results. The property underwent substantial unit-specific improvements over the years, with the last documented tenant buyout in 2019 involving one tenant receiving $10,000. While there have been several violations and complaints throughout the building's history, most have been addressed and resolved, with the most recent issues primarily involving system maintenance rather than structural or safety concerns.

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Risk rating

How 625 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
10thpercentile

Out of 305 buildings in this neighborhood, 274 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
35%
No DBI
violation
65%
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.

Number of units

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

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 65%
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

625 Scott St event timeline

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

2025
Building Permit Aug 27
Re-roofing: remove old roof, install 1 layer of nail base, install 1 layer of modified bituman self stick, new flashings. no hot work
$63,200 · Complete
311 RequestMay 31
311 service request

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