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830-832 Shotwell St

Inner Mission, SF 94110 3638040B 2 units · 2 fl · 1922

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 830-832 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 1922
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
Floors2
Year built1922
Total area2,650 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3638040B
Ownership

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

Owner name
Povey-Bishop Fmly Tr 2006
Mailing address
Thad Povey & Janet Bishop, 830 Shotwell St San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
060807

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832 Shotwell St, San Francisco, CA 94110
830 Shotwell St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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AI summary

The two-unit residential building at 830-832 Shotwell Street in San Francisco's Inner Mission district is a two-story flats and duplex structure dating back to 1922, currently owned by the Povey-bishop Family Trust 2006. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the decades, with the most recent major upgrades occurring in 2024. These recent improvements include the installation of two heat pump water heaters in October 2024, representing a transition from gas to electric technology, along with a comprehensive electrical system upgrade. The electrical work involved installing a new 200-amp service with separate metering for both units plus a house meter, replacing an existing Federal Pacific panel for unit 830, and preparing the system for the new heat pump water heater.

The building's maintenance history shows attention to structural integrity and modernization needs over the years, with foundation work performed in 2019 (underpinning along the south property line) and significant plumbing infrastructure improvements, including a new water line installation in 2012. Historical records reveal earlier maintenance addressing termite damage in 1986, basement repairs in 1993, and reroofing work in 1994, though the latter permit has expired. The only recorded community service call related to the property was in October 2019 concerning a public works matter, which was resolved. The recent electrical upgrades and water heater conversions suggest active maintenance and upgrading of building systems to meet current standards, with particular attention paid to improving energy efficiency through the installation of heat pump technology.

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Risk rating

How 830-832 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
73th percentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 643 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
77%
No DBI
violation
23%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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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.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 66.4%
Moderate concern 20.0%
Severe concern 13.6%
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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830-832 Shotwell St event timeline

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2025
Building Permit Aug 01
Reroofing (with torch down)
$13,989 · Complete

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