241-243 Scott St, San Francisco, CA 94117

The 241-243 Scott Street building, a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential structure built in 1923 in Hayes Valley, is currently undergoing significant renovations under the ownership of Henry B. Yee. As of August 2024, major remodeling work is in progress, including kitchen and bathroom updates, conversion of living rooms to bedrooms, addition of new bathrooms, installation of 20 new windows (in side and rear), and complete system overhauls including new HVAC units, plumbing fixtures, electrical wiring, and panels across both units, with permitted costs exceeding $374,000.

This follows concerning reports from late 2023-early 2024 when the building was reportedly vacant and in disrepair, attracting squatters, wildlife, and accumulating garbage, which led to a violation of the Vacant or Abandoned Building Ordinance that was addressed by March 2024. The property has a history of maintenance issues and violations, with multiple 311 calls in 2023-2024 documenting various problems including garbage and debris, hazardous materials, blocked bicycle lanes, and graffiti. Two building complaints filed in late 2023 described an unkempt front facade and overgrown backyard filled with pests.

While a bathroom renovation permit valued at $10,000 filed in March 2024 was cancelled, the current renovation work represents a comprehensive update to the building's systems and living spaces. An older roofing permit from 1997 is on record, though this work appears to have been completed long ago. The extensive scope of the current renovation work suggests a transformation of the property from its previously distressed state, with all major systems being updated for improved safety and comfort.