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647 Shotwell St

Inner Mission, SF 94110 3611051 3 units · 1 fl · 1924

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 647 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 1924
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
Floors1
Year built1924
Total area2,144 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3611051
Ownership

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

Owner name
St Shotwell Title Holding T
Mailing address
Ponte Sisto Holdings Llc Tr 2156 Bush St San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
040115

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Initial analysis

The three-unit, 1924 multi-family residential building at 647 Shotwell St in the Inner Mission, currently owned by St Shotwell Title Holding T, has undergone several significant maintenance and safety-related updates over the past few decades. Most recently, in March 2023, the electrical system received an upgrade with the installation of a new house meter panel and laundry facilities relocation. A substantial reroofing project was completed in 2019 at a cost of $15,450. The building experienced a cluster of health and safety violations in 2003-2004, which included issues with stairs, egress obstructions, combustible storage, and security features, though all were addressed and abated by April 2004. Two earlier building modifications were attempted in 1990, though one application ultimately expired. A health and safety routine inspection conducted in 2012 showed no remaining issues.

The property has had recurring issues with parking enforcement, particularly regarding driveway blockages, with several citations issued between 2019 and 2022. There have also been multiple reports of sanitation issues in the vicinity of the building, including instances of human waste or debris, with the most recent occurrences recorded in 2024. The building's historical records show generally responsive maintenance and compliance with city requirements, with all recorded violations having been properly resolved. The most recent building improvements suggest ongoing investment in the property's infrastructure and systems.

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Risk rating

How 647 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
50th percentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 1190 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
63%
No DBI
violation
37%
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.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Building age

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

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 53.0%
Moderate concern 32.6%
Severe concern 14.4%
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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The story over time

647 Shotwell St event timeline

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

2023
Electrical Permit Mar 15
Installation of new house meter panel. relocation of existing electrical for laundry to the house panel.
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