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722 Shotwell St

Inner Mission, SF 94110 3614034 11 units · 3 fl · 1900

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
At or below average
avg 2.6
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Mission average of 2.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 722 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
11 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
Units11
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area5,502 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3614034
Ownership

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

Owner name
Paula Anne Cathey Living Tr
Mailing address
Paula Anne Cathey Trustee 1524 Olive St #2 Santa Barbara CA 93101
Last sale
042296

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Initial analysis

The 11-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 722 Shotwell Street in the Inner Mission, constructed in 1900, has undergone several significant safety upgrades and repairs over the past decade. Most notably, in 2023, the building received a fire alarm upgrade costing $32,186, following previous fire safety improvements including a 2006 fire alarm system issue and multiple violations related to fire safety equipment. The building successfully completed mandatory seismic retrofitting as a Tier 3 soft-story property, with initial work starting in 2016. Recent infrastructure improvements include plumbing updates in 2015 with the installation of a new water heater and replacement of heaters, as well as electrical system upgrades including a 2008 overhaul with new 200-amp service and 12 meter sockets.

The property has faced various maintenance challenges over the years, with several issues being promptly addressed. There were multiple housing complaints in the 2000s regarding interior maintenance, including dry rot, plumbing, and electrical concerns, all of which were subsequently resolved. Recent building complaints from 2023 indicate ongoing attention to common areas. The building underwent several major structural improvements, including a soft story retrofit and various repairs to address violations. Historical issues included a sewage leak in 2009 and multiple instances of unpermitted work, particularly in 2011 involving exterior stairs and deck repairs, though these matters were eventually resolved. The property has maintained compliance with recent regulations, as evidenced by the completion of the soft story retrofit and various safety system upgrades, while continuing to address routine maintenance and security improvements such as the installation of a new driveway gate in 2012.

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Risk rating

How 722 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
10th percentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 2142 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
25%
No DBI
violation
75%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

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 14.8%
Moderate concern 33.7%
Severe concern 51.4%
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

722 Shotwell St event timeline

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

2023
Building Violation (NOV) Oct 30
Building violation
Inspector yee performed a routine safety inspection of public and common areas. chapters 1, 2, & 3 of the san francisco housing code requir…
DBI ComplaintOct 30
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