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868 Shotwell St

Inner Mission, SF 94110 3638046 5 units · 2 fl · 1904

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Inner Mission — not a forecast
Above average
avg 2.7
13
FewerMore

This building has 13 novs (7y), above the Inner Mission average of 2.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 868 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 1904
2 or more units
5 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 1904
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
Units5
Floors2
Year built1904
Total area3,152 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3638046
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Khorge Jim & Jasinta Truste 285 Alta Vista Dr South San Francisco CA 94080
Last sale
September 30, 1991

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Initial analysis

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.

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Risk rating

How 868 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
10thpercentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 2142 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
26%
No DBI
violation
74%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Permit rate, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 74%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

868 Shotwell St event timeline

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2024
DBI Complaint Feb 22
Field observation during re-inspection under 202316711. lack of second exit for units.
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