485 Scott St, San Francisco, CA 94117

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.