601 Scott St, San Francisco, CA 94117

The two-unit multi-family residential building at 601 Scott Street in the Alamo Square neighborhood, owned by William E Hoskins, has experienced several notable events since its construction in 1909. Most recently, an active complaint filed in July 2021 led to a Notice of Violation regarding unauthorized construction work on a detached garage, involving complete rebuilding of three walls and the roof without proper permits. This situation generated follow-up permit applications in October 2021 to address the violation, though these permits were ultimately cancelled.

The building's maintenance history shows attention to safety and infrastructure, with completed repairs including water heater installation in 2012 (to correct a previous unpermitted installation), service riser conduit repairs in 2010, and replacement of deteriorated rear steps in 1999. Between 2001-2003, several permits were issued for structural work including footing installation and wall reinforcement, indicating past structural improvements. The property has experienced multiple false alarms and system malfunctions related to its fire safety systems, with records showing nine separate activation incidents between 2018 and 2020, though none resulted in actual fires or civilian injuries.

Recent maintenance issues in 2024 have primarily involved external matters such as graffiti removal and street cleaning, with multiple 311 calls related to illegal postings and debris on public areas around the property. The building's permit and violation history suggests periodic challenges with unauthorized work and permit compliance, though most issues have been addressed through subsequent permit applications and corrections. While the active violation regarding the detached garage remains unresolved as of the latest records, the property has generally demonstrated ongoing maintenance and structural improvements through various permitted work over the years.