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307 Scott St

Hayes Valley, SF 94117 1217009 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. 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 307 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 1900
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area2,846 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1217009
Ownership

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

Owner name
Helmlinger John Andrew & Ro
Mailing address
307 Scott St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
021910

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307 A Scott St, San Francisco, CA 94117
307 Scott St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The property at 307 Scott Street is a two-story, two-unit TIC building located in Hayes Valley, built in 1900 and currently owned by John Andrew and Ro Helmlinger. The building has undergone several significant improvements over the years, with the most substantial being a foundation replacement project in 2007 that converted the brick foundation to reinforced concrete at a cost of $47,500. Other notable work includes multiple kitchen and bathroom remodels between 2002-2006, including plumbing and electrical updates, and a reroofing project completed in 2006 costing $10,375. The building's electrical systems have been regularly maintained, with inspections conducted in 2008 showing proper grounding and compliance with modern standards.

Recent history shows some ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly regarding graffiti and parking issues. Between 2024-2025, there have been multiple reports of graffiti on and around the property, including on the building itself and the adjacent sidewalk, though most of these remain open as of early 2025. The property has also experienced repeated issues with illegal sidewalk parking, with seven separate incidents reported between June and August 2024, though enforcement officers were either unable to locate the offending vehicles or addressed the violations directly. The building's maintenance record shows consistent attention to major systems and infrastructure, with no documented serious safety violations or urgent repairs needed in recent years.

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Risk rating

How 307 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
29th percentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 729 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
53%
No DBI
violation
47%
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.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 65.8%
Moderate concern 22.4%
Severe concern 11.8%
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

307 Scott St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Feb 16
Other excessive noise
Noise
311 RequestFeb 05
Parking on sidewalk

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