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241-243 Scott St

Hayes Valley, SF 94117 1238003 2 units · 2 fl · 1923

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Hayes Valley — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 2.2
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Hayes Valley average of 2.2.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 241-243 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 1923
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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1923
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1923
Total area3,000 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1238003
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
243 Scott St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale

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241 Scott St, San Francisco, CA 94117
243 Scott St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

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.

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Risk rating

How 241-243 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
18thpercentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 842 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
43%
No DBI
violation
57%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Director's hearing rate, owner's portfolio

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

Director's hearings (past 7 years)

Director's hearings are escalated enforcement actions for buildings that haven't resolved violations — a serious signal.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 57%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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241-243 Scott St event timeline

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2025
Building Permit Apr 14
Revision 202408158794 to include rebuilding (e) rear stairs like for like in kind
$5,000 · Issued
Planning RecordApr 14
Approved - demo and replace required second means of egress. Meeting ZA bulletin no 4

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