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618 Shotwell St

Inner Mission, SF 94110 3611035 3 units · 2 fl · 1900

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Inner Mission
At or below average
avg 2.6
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Mission average of 2.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 618 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
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.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area4,035 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot3611035
Ownership

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

Owner name
David Brownell Survivors Tr
Mailing address
David Brownell Trustee 618 Shotwell St San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The property at 618 Shotwell Street is a three-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Inner Mission neighborhood. Built in 1900 and currently owned by the David Brownell Survivors Trust, this flats and duplex-style building has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the years. Recent major works include a $23,600 reroofing project in 2021, which followed previous roofing attempts in 1997 and 1999, and structural improvements in 2013 involving the installation of new wood shearwalls, hold downs, and foundation work at the first floor, costing $20,000. The building has also received attention for dry rot repairs in 2005 based on a report, and in 1983, a portion of the attic floor was rebuilt.

The property has experienced various maintenance and environmental issues in its vicinity, particularly in recent years (2022-2024), with multiple reports of garbage and debris on surrounding streets, including instances of abandoned furniture. There have been several parking-related complaints, including two sidewalk parking incidents in December 2024, and one documented case of a blocked driveway in March 2022 that resulted in a citation. The area has seen recurring street cleaning needs, with multiple reports of loose garbage requiring municipal intervention. A sewer-related issue was reported and resolved in April 2024, noting a water leak but confirming all PUC assets were in good condition. While these external environment issues don't directly affect the building's structural integrity, they do indicate ongoing community maintenance challenges in the surrounding area.

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Risk rating

How 618 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
64th percentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 857 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
72%
No DBI
violation
28%
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.

Building size

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

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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

Building age

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 46.0%
Moderate concern 20.1%
Severe concern 33.9%
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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618 Shotwell St event timeline

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2024
311 Request Dec 28
Parking on sidewalk
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