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770 Shotwell St

Inner Mission, SF 94110 3614038B 3 units · 3 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 770 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
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area2,230 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot3614038B
Ownership

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

Owner name
Kanoff Aviva
Mailing address
Gorman David 770 Shotwell St San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
112519

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Initial analysis

770 Shotwell Street is a three-unit, three-story multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Inner Mission neighborhood, constructed in 1900 and currently owned by Aviva Kanoff. The property is undergoing significant renovations as evidenced by multiple permits issued in November 2024, including a comprehensive remodeling project of the first-floor unit that entails adding a bedroom and bathroom, updating the kitchen, relocating an existing bathroom, and performing electrical upgrades including complete rewiring and solar panel installation. These improvements also include the installation of a mini-split heat pump system with three handlers, demonstrating the owner’s commitment to modernizing the building’s infrastructure.

The building's recent history has seen increased activity, particularly in 2024, with several building permits issued for substantial improvements totaling approximately $200,000. However, there have been some tenant concerns regarding construction noise, with complaints filed through the city's 311 system in November 2024 about unauthorized construction work, though this complaint status is currently listed as not active. The property has maintained regular housing inspections between 1999 and 2011, all of which were routine and completed without noted issues. Parking enforcement has been a recurring concern around the property, with multiple citations issued for driveway blocking between 2023 and 2024, and there was one instance of sidewalk parking in 2020, all of which were resolved through official citations.

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Risk rating

How 770 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
54th percentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 1095 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
65%
No DBI
violation
35%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

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 55.2%
Moderate concern 31.3%
Severe concern 13.5%
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

770 Shotwell St event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Jun 30
Blocking driveway cite only
Parking Enforcement
Plumbing PermitMay 13
Radiant heating (heat pump) second floor unit.

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