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58 Shotwell St

Inner Mission, SF 94103 3549059 2 units · 2 fl · 1908

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Inner Mission
Above average
avg 2.6
9
FewerMore

This building has 9 novs (7y), above the Inner Mission average of 2.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 58 Shotwell 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 1908
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
M1
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 built1908
Total area2,854 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3549059
Ownership

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

Owner name
Wong Family Tr
Mailing address
Urey Wong & Kathy Wong Trus 281 Marcella Wy Millbrae CA 94030
Last sale
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Initial analysis

58 Shotwell Street is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Inner Mission neighborhood, built in 1908 and currently classified as a Flats & Duplex property. The building has recently faced significant regulatory scrutiny, with active violation complaints filed in November 2024 indicating unauthorized alterations to the property. These violations include the illegal conversion of the rear structure into an unauthorized dwelling unit, which reportedly contains improper plumbing and electrical wiring, lacks a permanent heating source, has inadequate means of egress, and potentially did not use required one-hour fire-resistant materials during construction. Additional recent concerns involve electrical issues throughout the building, including problems with lighting, switches, receptacles, and a disassembled electrical panel, though some of these issues have been addressed through permits completed in January 2025.

The property has a history of maintenance and safety concerns dating back to 2015, including violations related to inadequate lighting, weather protection, stairs repair, drainage pipes, security requirements, and general maintenance issues. Recent 311 calls from 2024 indicate ongoing cleanliness and waste management challenges in the vicinity, with multiple reports of garbage and debris, some of which have been identified as homeless property. Several encampment and noise reports from mid-2024 suggest community safety and quality of life concerns in the surrounding area, with one noise complaint still marked as open. The building's recent permit activity shows some responsiveness to electrical issues, though many of the current violations represent significant health and safety concerns requiring urgent attention.

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Risk rating

How 58 Shotwell 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
74th percentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 619 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
78%
No DBI
violation
22%
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 (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

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 69.6%
Moderate concern 17.7%
Severe concern 12.6%
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

58 Shotwell St event timeline

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

2024
Electrical Permit Nov 26
Comply to sf violation# 202430531, unit 58a shotwell st. sf. repair and reinstall back light, light switches, receptacle, electrical panel covers due to the tenant removal for no reason.
Complete
Building Violation (NOV)Nov 07
The legal use of this building is an r-3 occupancy with two dwelling units on two floors of occupancy with an additional structure at the rear of the property. currently the use of the building is an r-2 occupancy with three dwelling units on two floors of occupancy in two separate structures. the rear structure has been converted into a dwelling unit consisting of a sleeping room/livingroom, a kitchen with a sink, and cabinet. a full bathroom has been added. permit research failed to produce any evidence to show that any valid permits or plans were issued /approved to change the buildings use. the following life hazards were noted at the building at the time of the inspection: there is unapproved plumbing (sfhc 1001-f) there is unapproved electrical wiring (sfhc-1001-e) there is no permanent heating source to the unauthorized dwelling unit (sfhc-701) improper occupancy (sfhc-100(d), 1001(o), & sfbc-3404,3408) lack of second means of egress posing a serious life hazard to building occupants (sfhc-801,802) there is no certainty that the required one hour fire resistant materials were used at the time of construction. (sfhc-1001(n) & sfbc -709)

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