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485 Scott St

Hayes Valley, SF 94117 1216020 3 units · 2 fl · 1989

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Hayes Valley
At or below average
avg 2.3
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Hayes Valley average of 2.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 485 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 1989
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors2
Year built1989
Total area2,726 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1216020
Ownership

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

Owner name
Sainez Jessica Johanna
Mailing address
1091 York St San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
030617

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Initial analysis

The two-story, three-unit multi-family residential building at 485 Scott Street in Hayes Valley, owned by Jessica Johanna Sainez, has a documented history spanning several decades, from its 1989 construction to recent events in 2025. The building was properly equipped with a sprinkler system during its initial construction, and in 2015, underwent structural upgrades to enhance the connection between posts and foundation for improved support, alongside the proper closure of older electrical permits from 1988. More concerning is the building's history of fire safety violations from July 2006, when multiple issues were identified including combustible storage, problems with fire assembly doors/dampers, incorrect placement of combustibles near heaters, and deficiencies in standpipe/sprinkler services and extinguisher maintenance - though all these violations were subsequently corrected.

In recent months, particularly during late 2024 and early 2025, there has been a noticeable pattern of graffiti and public space maintenance issues near the property, with multiple reports of defaced public infrastructure including signal boxes, poles, and a fire hydrant. While most of these cases have been resolved through official channels, including painting by SES Graffiti Crew and other municipal responses, several cases remain open as of January 2025. These exterior maintenance and cleanliness issues, while not directly affecting building safety, may impact the overall neighborhood environment around the property. The building's current permits and planning records suggest a complex history, with earlier applications referencing an incorrect building description and a proposed density of 18 units per 18,906 square feet that seemingly exceeded standard RH-3 district requirements, though these records are marked as "Closed" without indication of an active issue.

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Risk rating

How 485 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
80th percentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 205 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
84%
No DBI
violation
16%
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.

Director's hearing rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building rate of director's hearings across the owner's portfolio.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

DBI complaints, owner's portfolio

Complaints across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 81.2%
Moderate concern 13.4%
Severe concern 5.4%
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

485 Scott St event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Dec 01
No left turn
defaced ok
311 RequestNov 25
Garbage and debris

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