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573 Scott St

Alamo Square, SF 94117 1203001 12 units · 3 fl · 1907

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
Above average
avg 2.3
4
FewerMore

This building has 4 novs (7y), above the Alamo Square average of 2.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 573 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 1907
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 1907
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 built1907
Total area10,260 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1203001
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Gros-balthazard Andre & Joa 1 Blackfield Dr #122 Tiburon CA 94920
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The 12-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 573 Scott Street, owned by Andre & Joanna Gros-balthaz, was constructed in 1907 and has undergone various significant renovations and faced multiple tenant concerns over recent years. Most notably in 2023, the building underwent substantial maintenance work including a $28,466 reroofing project and removal of vinyl siding on the south facade to replace it with stucco. In 2022, substantial interior improvements were made to units G and I, including bathroom and kitchen remodels, followed by similar renovation work that reportedly extended beyond permitted scope to units B, C, and J, generating multiple tenant complaints regarding unpermitted work and concerns about asbestos during popcorn ceiling removal. The building has experienced recurring security and maintenance issues, particularly in late 2023 through early 2024, with complaints about malfunctioning gates affecting package delivery and building access, which resulted in a repair order for a door lock in November 2023. Earlier concerns included serious safety issues in 2022 regarding a dangerous fire-rated stairwell, rodent problems, and improper debris handling. The property has maintained a regular schedule of exterior maintenance, including a main sewer line replacement in 2015 and various facade improvements, though numerous graffiti incidents have been recorded in recent months (2024-2025). Fire safety inspections have revealed both recurring violations and prompt corrective actions, particularly regarding exit accessibility, alarm systems, and extinguishers, with the most recent fire complaint in October 2023 being determined to have "No Merit."

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Risk rating

How 573 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
3rdpercentile

Out of 305 buildings in this neighborhood, 296 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
19%
No DBI
violation
81%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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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.

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 81%
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

573 Scott St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jul 06
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311 RequestJun 02
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