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126-128 Shotwell St

Inner Mission, SF 94103 3552031 3 units · 3 fl · 1900

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low 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 Inner Mission — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 2.7
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Mission average of 2.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 126-128 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 1900
2 or more units
3 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.

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 1900
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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area3,242 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3552031
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Goorin Benjamin T & Carrie 140 San Pablo Ave San Francisco CA 94127
Last sale
May 23, 2019

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126 Shotwell St, San Francisco, CA 94103
128 A Shotwell St, San Francisco, CA 94103
128 Shotwell St, San Francisco, CA 94103
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Initial analysis

Located in San Francisco's Inner Mission neighborhood, 126-128 Shotwell Street is a three-story, three-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1900, currently owned by Goorin Living Trust. The property has undergone several significant renovations and faced multiple safety and maintenance challenges in recent years. Most notably, in 2019, substantial improvements were completed to two units in the front building, including new kitchens and bathrooms, surface finish upgrades, and associated electrical and plumbing work totaling approximately $75,000. This renovation followed a series of permit violations and complaints in 2017-2018 regarding heating issues, with multiple violations recorded in February 2017 related to heating systems, water heaters, windows, walls, and fire safety equipment, all of which were officially abated by February 2019.

The building's recent history includes several concerning tenant complaints from 2017, particularly regarding HVAC installation work being performed while tenants were present, resulting in debris and dust exposure concerns. A serious complaint was filed in November 2017 alleging thin walls compromising privacy and raising security concerns, though this report was marked as "Not Active" shortly after filing. The property has also undergone various infrastructure updates, including furnace replacements, water heater installations, and electrical system improvements between 2017 and 2019, suggesting ongoing maintenance and system upgrades. Historical records show attempts to address accessibility concerns in 1998-1999, with multiple revisions to building plans regarding disabled access features, including a 1998 revision to provide accessible features to one unit and repair stairs. Designation as an M-1 district property led to conditional use permits in 2018-2019 to legalize additional dwelling units, indicating a complex regulatory history regarding unit density and permitted uses.

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Risk rating

How 126-128 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

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
85thpercentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 357 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
82%
No DBI
violation
18%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

Building age

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 18%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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126-128 Shotwell St event timeline

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2026
DBI Complaint Jun 08
Fire damaged building
Code Enforcement Section

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