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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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1880
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

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).

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

Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

The three-story, two-unit residential building at 701 Shotwell Street in San Francisco's Inner Mission neighborhood, owned by Barney P & Carolina C Popli, is an 1880 structure currently facing several significant concerns that warrant attention. Most notably, there is an active investigation as of July 2026 regarding unauthorized deconstruction of rear exterior stairs and decks, which were originally constructed of wood without proper building permits, potentially violating San Francisco Building Code sections 103a and 110a. Between 2022 and 2026, there were substantial issues with abandoned scaffolding around the building, reported as a safety hazard and nuisance attracting garbage, though this specific complaint filed in October 2022 appears to have been resolved by August 2022 when the Building Inspection Division documented its abatement.

The building has generated a considerable number of service requests over the past seven years, totaling 475 311 calls, primarily concerning garbage and debris issues, with recent reports in 2026 showing ongoing problems in this area. These include multiple instances of loose garbage, yard waste, and furniture issues, with some cases being resolved while others remain open. The property has also recently experienced encampment and illegal parking issues in mid-2026, though these were resolved or unable to be verified by responding officers. While there have been two documented Department of Building Inspection complaints in the past seven years, these represent only a small fraction of the total service requests, suggesting that while there are serious concerns requiring attention, the majority of service requests may relate to less critical matters.

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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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701 Shotwell St event timeline

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

2026
Planning Record Jul 30
DBI complaint investigation has revealed that rear exterior stairs and decks have been deconstructed without the benefit of a building permit for the 3 story, 2 unit building. Existing stairs and deck were constructed of wood.
Open
311 RequestJul 29
Garbage and debris

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