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1 Scott St

Hayes Valley, SF 94117 1260015 7 units · 2 fl · 1919

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, but our model still flags a rising risk of maintenance problems in the next 12 months. That forecast comes from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area, not from this building's own record — treat it as a reason to ask questions, not as evidence of a problem. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

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
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 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 1 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 1919
2 or more units
7 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 1919
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
Units7
Floors2
Year built1919
Total area6,420 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1260015
Ownership

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

Mailing address
49 Powell St Fl 4 San Francisco CA 94102
Last sale
June 05, 2017

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with a risk rating for each.

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Initial analysis

The two-story, seven-unit multi-family residential building at 1 Scott St in Hayes Valley, constructed in 1919 and currently owned by SF Multifamily 1 LLC, has undergone significant renovations and improvements over recent years. Most notably, Unit #7 has recently completed a $47,000 rehabilitation of both kitchen and bathroom (January 2024), while the building is currently undergoing an important fire safety upgrade to its alarm system to comply with 2022 codes, including the installation of low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas (August 2023). The property has seen substantial unit improvements over the past five years, including the conversion of a garage into additional dwelling unit #8 (2018), and comprehensive renovations of Units #2 and #4 in 2018 that included kitchen and bathroom updates, new fixtures, and appliance installations.

The building's maintenance history shows attention to both unit modernization and building safety requirements, including an underground service conversion completed in 2007 and earlier violations related to fire safety and handrails that were promptly addressed in 2002. While there have been several housing complaints throughout the building's history - including issues with heating systems, electrical wiring, and routine inspections - all have been resolved. The most recent issues in 2023-2024 appear to be primarily external matters, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls regarding graffiti and street cleaning services. The property has also formalized its unit count and configuration through various zoning verification requests, with documentation showing proper compliance with city regulations regarding unit conversions and modifications.

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Risk rating

How 1 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
15thpercentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 873 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
41%
No DBI
violation
59%
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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 59%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

1 Scott St event timeline

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

2026
Electrical Permit May 18
Main meter load center replacements - only breaker load center distribution replacement - existing meter to remain as is. 7 units and 1 house meter 125a each.
Issued
311 RequestMar 31
Missing side sewer vent cover

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