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568-572 Shotwell St

Inner Mission, SF 94110 3594040 6 units · 3 fl · 1903

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
15
FewerMore

This building has 15 novs (7y), above the Inner Mission average of 2.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 568-572 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 1903
2 or more units
6 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 1903
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 built1903
Total area5,040 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3594040
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Nancy & John Singleton Trus 56 Madrone Ave San Francisco CA 94127
Last sale
February 11, 2005

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568 Shotwell St, San Francisco, CA 94110
570 Shotwell St, San Francisco, CA 94110
568 A Shotwell St, San Francisco, CA 94110
572 Shotwell St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The 6-unit apartment building at 568-572 Shotwell Street in San Francisco's Inner Mission is a 3-story, multi-family residential structure built in 1903. The property has undergone several significant improvements and renovations over the past decade, most notably a seismic retrofit completed in 2014 as part of the city's wood-frame soft-story program, for which the building received its Certificate of Final Completion. Subsequent major renovations included the addition of a bathroom in unit 570½ in 2018 ($11,000), replacement of a kitchen sink cabinet in the same unit ($1,000), and bathroom and fireplace modifications in unit 568 (2021). The building's electrical system was modernized in 2020 with the replacement of outdated Federal Pacific electrical panels.

The building's maintenance history shows attention to safety concerns, particularly following a routine inspection in 2015 that identified several violations related to fire safety and building maintenance, including the need for carbon monoxide detectors and a review of common areas, all of which were subsequently addressed. Previous violations from 2001 related to water damage, fire safety, and interior surfaces were also abated. Recent activity around the property has included multiple 311 calls in late 2024 regarding street cleaning and sidewalk maintenance, though these are external to the building itself. The property has maintained compliance with housing codes, as evidenced by the absence of active violations, and has a documented history of responding to inspection findings promptly.

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Risk rating

How 568-572 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
43rdpercentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 1357 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
60%
No DBI
violation
40%
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.

Building size

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

Building age

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 40%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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568-572 Shotwell St event timeline

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2026
DBI Complaint Feb 02
Date last observed: 31-jan-26; time last observed: 8:00pm; floor: 0; unit: na; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling hazardous outlet wiring; electrical work being performed w/o permit; structural problems; ; additional information: nuts and bolts still loose throughout from 2017 earthquake retrofit. landlords made no attempt to enter units and remedy issues. exposed rebar at new grade beams is visible in illegal laundry room. wiring is not permitted in laundry and not installed per code.;
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