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707 Shotwell St

Inner Mission, SF 94110 3614054A 2 units · 3 fl · 1885

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 707 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 1885
2 or more units
2 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
Units2
Floors3
Year built1885
Total area2,190 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot3614054A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Howard Kathryn
Mailing address
707 Shotwell St San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
051598

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Initial analysis

The property at 707 Shotwell Street is a three-story, two-unit multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Inner Mission neighborhood. Built in 1885 and currently owned by Kathryn Howard, this flats and duplex structure has undergone several significant improvements over the past two decades. The most recent major work was a complete reroofing project in 2015 costing $9,513, following earlier notable renovations including front entry stair replacement in 2011 ($4,600), significant third-floor interior work in 2002 ($7,000), and multiple wall and electrical improvements in 1999. The building's plumbing infrastructure was addressed in 2011 with a completed sewer service upgrade.

The property has experienced recurring challenges related to its immediate surroundings, particularly between 2019 and 2025. There have been multiple reports of street cleaning issues, including recent incidents in July 2024 involving human waste or urine, and a December 2023 case of loose garbage. Documentation shows a pattern of urban cleanliness challenges in the vicinity, with ten separate 311 calls regarding street conditions, including encampments, graffiti, and waste management concerns. While these external issues don't directly reflect on the building's internal conditions, they do indicate the property is located in a neighborhood facing ongoing urban maintenance challenges. Historical records show attention to pest control matters in 1992, though no subsequent pest-related issues have been documented.

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Risk rating

How 707 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
97th percentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 71 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
91%
No DBI
violation
9%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Neighborhood location

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Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 91.1%
Moderate concern 6.9%
Severe concern 2.0%
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

707 Shotwell St event timeline

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

2026
Electrical Permit Jan 12
Install a dedicated circuit for the heat pump on the roof. install a dedicated circuit for future bathroom remodel.
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