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880-890 Shotwell St

Inner Mission, SF 94110 3638021 6 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
Above average
avg 2.6
43
FewerMore

This building has 43 novs (7y), above the Inner Mission average of 2.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 880-890 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
6 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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area5,862 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3638021
Ownership

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

Owner name
Galu Realty Llc
Mailing address
Galu Dominic T Jr Po Box 40489 San Francisco CA 94140
Last sale
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Included addresses

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880 Shotwell St, San Francisco, CA 94110
888 Shotwell St, San Francisco, CA 94110
886 Shotwell St, San Francisco, CA 94110
882 Shotwell St, San Francisco, CA 94110
890 Shotwell St, San Francisco, CA 94110
884 Shotwell St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The 6-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 880-890 Shotwell Street, owned by Galu Realty LLC, has undergone several significant maintenance and safety improvements since its construction in 1900. In late 2018, the property faced multiple housing code violations that were subsequently addressed and abated by October 2019, including repairs to windows, drainage systems, water heaters, and various general maintenance issues. The building has seen substantial infrastructure upgrades in recent years, with electrical service improvements to 200 amps and comprehensive heating system updates, including the installation of new water heaters and wall heaters throughout the building in 2019.

Historical maintenance records reveal ongoing concerns with the building's exterior and safety features, including repairs to exterior stairs due to dry rot in 2009 and various handrail improvements in compliance with housing violation requirements. Earlier issues from 2003 and 2006 involved stairway repairs and landing/flooring improvements. The building has experienced two fire incidents in its history: a water or steam leak and an unintentional building fire, though neither resulted in civilian injuries. Recent activity around the property includes multiple reports of garbage and debris on the street, along with tree maintenance issues, suggesting ongoing exterior maintenance challenges. The most recent building permits and violations indicate that most major safety concerns have been addressed, but the age of the building continues to necessitate regular maintenance and improvements to meet current housing standards.

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Risk rating

How 880-890 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
56th percentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 1047 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
66%
No DBI
violation
34%
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.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 48.2%
Moderate concern 34.7%
Severe concern 17.1%
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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880-890 Shotwell St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 12
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311 RequestApr 01
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