945 Shotwell St, San Francisco, CA 94110

The 6-unit, 2-story apartment building at 945 Shotwell Street, owned by the Cheng Family Trust, was constructed in 1961 and has undergone several significant structural and safety improvements over its lifetime. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2016 (with a cost of $80,000), achieving Tier 3 status with a Certificate of Final Completion issued. The building has had its roof replaced twice, with the most recent $21,500 project completed in 2019.

A concerning period occurred in 2017 when unauthorized excavation work related to the soft-story retrofit generated multiple complaints, though this was ultimately resolved with proper permits and completion of the required work. The building has faced various safety and maintenance challenges over the years, particularly highlighted during a 2015 annual routine inspection that revealed multiple violations requiring attention, including fire safety concerns such as a malfunctioning fire escape ladder, fire escape obstructions, missing gas shutoff tool, and the need for carbon monoxide detectors and fire extinguisher maintenance. These violations were all abated by March 2016.

Earlier issues included concerns about structural stability raised in 2004, though these were addressed by inspection. More recent activities at the property include multiple reports of garbage and debris removal (2024), though these were external to the building itself. The most recent building inspection complaint from February 2023 related to common area compliance, which has since been resolved. The property has maintained regular inspections and addressed required safety improvements, with all major violations having been resolved through proper remediation processes.