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559-563 Shotwell St

Inner Mission, SF 94110 3594044 13 units · 3 fl · 1914

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Inner Mission
Above average
avg 2.6
28
FewerMore

This building has 28 novs (7y), above the Inner Mission average of 2.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 559-563 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 1914
2 or more units
13 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.

Building characteristics
Units13
Floors3
Year built1914
Total area5,884 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3594044
Ownership

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

Owner name
Bingham Trust
Mailing address
Edward E & Merylee Smith Bi 682 Shotwell St San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
052518

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563 E Shotwell St, San Francisco, CA 94110
561 Shotwell St, San Francisco, CA 94110
563 Shotwell St, San Francisco, CA 94110
559 Shotwell St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The 13-unit multi-family residential building at 559-563 Shotwell Street in the Inner Mission, constructed in 1914 and currently owned by Bingham Trust, has undergone significant improvements and faced various challenges over recent years. The property completed a $30,000 rear roof re-roofing project in September 2024 and a mandatory fire alarm upgrade in 2022 that included installing low-frequency horns in units and modernizing the fire alarm panel. Multiple unit renovations have been conducted between 2019-2024, including comprehensive bathroom and kitchen remodels in units 561B, 563A, 563C, and others, as well as a 2016 soft-story retrofit and 400-amp service upgrade.

In 2021, the building experienced a period of significant maintenance issues, with multiple Housing Inspection Services complaints filed regarding deteriorated drainage pipes, damaged ceilings/walls, windows, and heating systems. These violations were abated by May 2021. More recent concerns have included issues with self-closing doors and a leaking faucet in 2023, though these were resolved within one to two months. The property has a documented history of fire safety-related incidents, including two violations in February 2024 regarding alarm systems and extinguishers, though these were abated promptly. While the building has experienced various maintenance challenges over the years, including a notable 2020 incident involving inadequate ventilation and blocking of stairwells, the owner has generally addressed violations through permits and completed repairs. The most recent tenant buyout on record occurred in March 2020 for unit 563, with one tenant receiving $8,000.

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Risk rating

How 559-563 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
2th percentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 2332 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
13%
No DBI
violation
87%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Number of units

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

Notices of Violation (past 7 years)

DBI issued Notices of Violation at this address over the last 7 years — a direct record of code enforcement activity.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 9.9%
Moderate concern 32.1%
Severe concern 58.0%
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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559-563 Shotwell St event timeline

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

2026
Fire Complaint Feb 25
Alarm Systems
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