868 Shotwell St, San Francisco, CA 94110

868 Shotwell Street is a 2-story, 5-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1904 in the Inner Mission neighborhood, currently owned by Khorge Revoc Lvg Tr. The building's maintenance history shows several significant issues over the past decade, with the most pressing recent concerns emerging in late 2023 and early 2024, including a lack of second exits for units and ongoing plumbing problems.

Notable problems reported by tenants in late 2023 included broken windows, plumbing issues with sewage backflow, electrical problems, ventilation concerns, and mold. Two plumbing permits from 2021 show attempts to address some infrastructure issues, including sewer repairs and water heater replacements, though the persistence of plumbing problems suggests these solutions were likely inadequate. The building has a history of code violations and safety concerns, particularly evident in a cluster of violations from 2003-2004 that were eventually abated in 2016, including issues with fire safety (fire extinguishers and egress obstructions), security (locks and door viewers), and general maintenance (stairs, guardrails, plumbing fixtures, and interior surfaces).

A 2011 complaint also indicated unauthorized construction work, including an illegal ground-floor bathroom installation and electrical modifications. More recently, multiple complaints regarding mold, plumbing issues, and general maintenance have been recorded between 2021-2023, suggesting ongoing maintenance challenges. The property has also experienced exterior maintenance issues, with multiple reports of garbage and debris on nearby sidewalks between 2023-2024, though these are not directly related to building conditions.