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1189-1191 Shotwell St

Inner Mission, SF 94110 6525017 2 units · 2 fl · 1908

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 1189-1191 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 1908
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 built1908
Total area2,530 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6525017
Ownership

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

Owner name
Hobson Trust
Mailing address
675 Handley Trl Redwood City CA 94062
Last sale
020199

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1189 Shotwell St, San Francisco, CA 94110
1191 Shotwell St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The property at 1189-1191 Shotwell St is a 2-unit, 2-story flats and duplex building built in 1908, currently owned by the Hobson Trust and located in the Inner Mission neighborhood. The building has a significant history of maintenance and compliance issues, particularly during 2006-2007, when multiple violations were recorded and subsequently addressed. These included dangerous conditions involving a dilapidated front yard fence and loose handrail that posed risks to pedestrians, as well as improper installations of water heaters and laundry facilities that lacked proper permits. All these violations were officially abated by March 2007 following repairs that cost approximately $150.

More recent history shows continuing concerns about building upkeep and the surrounding property conditions. In 2007, there was a complaint about mattresses, garbage, and vermin infestation in the backyard, which was resolved within weeks. Recent 311 calls from 2023 to 2025 indicate ongoing challenges with debris and garbage accumulation in the vicinity, with multiple reports of loose garbage, mattresses, and general cleaning needs being addressed by city services. Notable recent activity includes a graffiti removal request from January 2025 and a resolved encampment situation from the same month. While the building appears to have addressed its major compliance issues from the 2006-2007 period, the frequency of recent sanitation-related calls suggests ongoing challenges with property maintenance and neighborhood cleanliness.

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Risk rating

How 1189-1191 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
84th percentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 381 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
82%
No DBI
violation
18%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

The three data points that most influenced this building's risk rating — ranked by the weight the model placed on each one.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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

Building permits (past 7 years)

Number of permits pulled at this address — construction or renovation activity over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 70.0%
Moderate concern 13.7%
Severe concern 16.2%
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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1189-1191 Shotwell St event timeline

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2025
311 Request Nov 23
Garbage and debris
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