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528 Shotwell St

Inner Mission, SF 94110 3594033 8 units · 2 fl · 1964

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Inner Mission — not a forecast
Above average
avg 2.7
7
FewerMore

This building has 7 novs (7y), above the Inner Mission average of 2.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 528 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 1964
2 or more units
8 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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 1964
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
Units8
Floors2
Year built1964
Total area5,338 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3594033
Ownership

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

Mailing address
1025 Guerrero St San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
April 20, 1990

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Initial analysis

The 8-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 528 Shotwell Street in the Inner Mission, owned by Kostas Eleftheriadis, has undergone several significant improvements and faced multiple compliance issues since its construction in 1964. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2015 at a cost of $76,000 to comply with seismic safety requirements, along with associated electrical work for Ufer ground installation, demonstrating adherence to important structural safety standards. However, as of 2023, the property is facing multiple *active violations* related to building safety and compliance, including issues with fire escape maintenance, fire extinguisher compliance, gas utility shutoff tools, and required compliance affidavits. These violations were documented through a common areas inspection in March 2023 and received final warning letters in April 2023.

The building's history includes various maintenance and safety concerns, such as a 2010 complaint about lack of heat throughout the building, multiple complaints about interior conditions in 2012 (including front door functionality and kitchen issues), and several concerning safety violations from 2008-2010 involving unauthorized construction, stairwell hazards, and heating systems. The property has also demonstrated investment in maintenance, including a completed reroofing project in 1999 and a code compliance improvement project in 1986. Recent external maintenance issues have been documented through numerous 311 calls in 2024 regarding graffiti, debris, and tree-related concerns, indicating ongoing challenges with building upkeep and environmental maintenance in the surrounding area. The building's fire safety record shows one incident of smoke detector activation with no fire or injuries reported.

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Risk rating

How 528 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
34thpercentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 1571 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
55%
No DBI
violation
45%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

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

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 45%
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

528 Shotwell St event timeline

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

2023
311 Request Nov 12
Bulky items
Furniture
311 RequestAug 11
Blocking driveway cite tow

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