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121-125 Shotwell St

Inner Mission, SF 94103 3552041 6 units · 3 fl · 1900

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. 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 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 121-125 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
6 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 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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area4,875 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3552041
Ownership

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

Mailing address
353 Eleanor Dr Woodside CA 94062
Last sale
March 15, 2021

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121 Shotwell St, San Francisco, CA 94103
123 Shotwell St, San Francisco, CA 94103
125 Shotwell St, San Francisco, CA 94103
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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 121-125 Shotwell Street in San Francisco's Inner Mission neighborhood is a 6-unit structure, built in 1900, currently owned by Samuel & Carrillo Barrocas. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the years, most notably completing a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2016 at a cost of $24,000, demonstrating compliance with seismic safety requirements. Other building improvements include the installation of handrails on exterior staircases in 2013, electrical repairs in the basement storage area in 2005, and plumbing upgrades including new gas lines and a water heater installation in 2012.

The building's history includes several maintenance and safety issues that have been addressed over time. In 2005, multiple violations were recorded regarding building safety, including stair repairs and fire extinguisher maintenance, all of which were resolved by 2013. Earlier complaints from 2000-2004 noted problems with roof leaks, mold, and possible illegal basement units, though these issues were subsequently addressed. Most recently, there have been several reported parking enforcement issues regarding driveway blocking, as well as one 311 call about a damaged tree and another regarding liquid spills in September 2024. While these recent incidents suggest ongoing exterior maintenance challenges, they primarily relate to public space concerns rather than building safety or habitability issues. The building is classified as Tier 4 for soft-story compliance, with all required work completed and a Certificate of Final Completion (CFC) issued.

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Risk rating

How 121-125 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
44thpercentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 1333 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
61%
No DBI
violation
39%
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.

Number of units

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

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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

Building size

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 39%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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2019
Building Permit Sep 27
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