535-539 Scott St, San Francisco, CA 94117

The property at 535-539 Scott Street is a two-story, three-unit multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Alamo Square neighborhood, built in 1900 and currently owned by Joe & Lina Araj Revoc Tr. The building has undergone several significant renovations over the years, most recently in 2022 with a $37,000 kitchen and bathroom remodel, including new cabinets, appliances, countertops, and fixtures. A notable cluster of issues occurred in 2017 when multiple complaints were filed regarding electrical work performed without proper permits, including unauthorized outlets for an espresso machine and exposed metallic cables, which were subsequently addressed and completed by November 2017.

The building has a history of water-related issues, with multiple complaints between 2001-2002 regarding roof drainage problems causing water damage to neighboring properties, though these issues appeared to be resolved promptly. The property has undergone various infrastructure improvements, including a complete bathroom addition and kitchen renovation in 2002 costing $80,000, roof replacement in 2002, and electrical upgrades in 2003 including a 200-amp service upgrade with three meters. Building maintenance has been a focus, with left-side wall repairs completed in 2019.

The building's commercial space has operated as a grocery store with a Type 20 liquor license, and there have been multiple complaints regarding sidewalk blockage from merchandise, particularly in 2020 during the shelter-in-place period. Recent 311 calls from 2022-2024 primarily relate to street maintenance issues such as garbage, debris, and parking violations, indicating ongoing challenges with street-level maintenance. The property has experienced periodic pest issues, with a 2002 violation for rodent presence in the garden, though this appears to have been addressed.