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701 Shotwell St

Inner Mission, SF 94110 3614054D 2 units · 3 fl · 1880

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 701 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 1880
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 built1880
Total area2,220 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot3614054D
Ownership

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

Owner name
Barney P & Carolina C Popli
Mailing address
Barney P Popkin & Carolina 701 Shotwell St San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
100198

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Initial analysis

The property at 701 Shotwell Street is a 3-story, two-unit residential building located in the Inner Mission, constructed in 1880 and currently owned by Barney P & Carolina C Popli. The building has undergone several maintenance and improvement projects over the years, with the most recent significant work being completed in 2022 when scaffolding complaints were filed. Two active complaints from October 2022, still under the scrutiny of the Code Enforcement Section, reported abandoned scaffolding that had been in place for approximately one year, becoming a safety hazard and nuisance. Historically, the building has received attention to basic maintenance needs, including a complete reroofing project in 2015 (cost: $7,400), a gas fireplace installation in 2013, and repairs to the front stairs in 1999. A major horizontal extension and new stair construction project was completed in 1986, and there are records of roofing work in 2001 that expired without completion.

Recent activity around the property has been concentrated on infrastructure and exterior maintenance, with multiple 311 calls recorded between December 2024 and January 2025. These calls primarily concerned garbage and debris issues, sidewalk blockages, and tree maintenance needs, including four reports of fallen trees in December 2024. While these environmental matters are external to the building's structure, they may influence resident quality of life. The building's documented history shows regular maintenance work being performed, though the unresolved scaffolding situation from 2022 presents an ongoing concern. The property's most recent building inspection records are notably dated, with the last major confirmed improvement being the 2015 reroofing project, which represents approximately eight years since the last significant building envelope maintenance was performed.

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Risk rating

How 701 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
30th percentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 1666 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
53%
No DBI
violation
47%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

Permit rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building permit rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 60.1%
Moderate concern 31.7%
Severe concern 8.1%
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

701 Shotwell St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 19
Garbage and debris
furniture
311 RequestMay 15
Encampment

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