632-634 Shotwell St

The property at 632-634 Shotwell Street is a two-story, three-unit multi-family residential building located in the Inner Mission, constructed in 1915 and currently owned by the Hans Henric Reiman Trust. The building has experienced several significant events over its history, most notably a fire incident in August 2015 that affected the north side of the second story, damaging siding, interior finishes, and some framing, though the damage was classified as minor. The fire violation was officially abated in January 2016, but there were subsequent issues requiring repairs including electrical work and siding restoration in 2015-2016, with permits totaling $10,000. The building has undergone various maintenance and improvement work over the years, including water heater relocation in 2017, exterior staircase repairs in 2006, and a roofing project in 2003, though some permits from the 1980s related to horizontal addition and penalty application expired. More recent tenant complaints from 2019 reported issues including uneven floors, a non-functional bathroom fan, flooding, mold, and pest problems, while a 2017 complaint noted unauthorized construction work. There have also been multiple 311 calls in 2024 regarding general cleaning and abandoned debris outside the property, as well as some issues with parking enforcement. A minor fire safety violation was issued and abated in January 2017 regarding storage of combustibles in an exit path. The property has had intermittent issues with unauthorized modifications and maintenance concerns, suggesting a pattern of reactive rather than preventative maintenance practices. While many historical issues have been resolved through proper permits and inspections, the combination of fire damage, multiple tenant complaints regarding basic maintenance, and recent patterns of debris accumulation near the property warrant attention to the building's ongoing maintenance practices.