1621 Shafter Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124

The property at 1621 Shafter Ave in San Francisco's Bayview neighborhood is a vacant three-unit, single-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1916. The building has a troubling history of vacancy and neglect, with multiple violations of the Vacant or Abandoned Building Ordinance documented between 2015 and 2018, including failures to comply with registration, insurance requirements, and maintenance standards.

Notably, the building reportedly suffered fire damage in 2017 that left it vacant, leading to additional complaints about its deteriorated condition and attracting debris and potential squatters. Most recently, there have been ongoing concerns about the building's condition, with a 2023 complaint noting peeling paint on the facade and an active 2020 complaint about overdue registration requirements.

The property's maintenance history shows limited activity, with only one building permit on record from 2007 for street space and sidewalk repair work valued at $1. The surrounding area has experienced frequent issues with garbage and debris, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in 2024, though most of these were resolved without requiring any substantial intervention. While there was one fire-related complaint in 2011 that was corrected immediately, the more recent history suggests ongoing challenges with maintaining basic building standards and compliance with city regulations.