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1119 Shotwell St

Inner Mission, SF 94110 6525031 7 units · 2 fl · 1900

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Inner Mission — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 2.7
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Mission average of 2.7.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1119 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 1900
2 or more units
7 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 1900
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
Units7
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area3,440 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6525031
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Po Box 3151 Walnut Creek CA 94598
Last sale
July 26, 1996

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Initial analysis

The 7-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 1119 Shotwell Street in the Inner Mission, owned by Borvice W A & Ester, has undergone several significant improvements since its construction in 1900. Most notably, the building completed mandatory soft story seismic upgrades in 2017, including the installation of concrete bond beams at a cost of $46,000, achieving Tier 3 compliance with a Certificate of Final Completion issued. Prior improvements from the 1990s included structural enhancements with 4x4 posts and beams on the third floor (completed 1996), as well as bathroom renovations, fire exit hallway modifications, and skylight installation (also completed in 1996). The building experienced a notable compliance period in late 2015 through 2016, when multiple building and fire safety violations were documented and subsequently resolved, including issues with wood stairs, egress obstructions, fire extinguisher service, gas shutoff tool availability, and carbon monoxide alarm installation - all violations were officially abated by September 2016.

Recent developments from late 2024 indicate ongoing infrastructure concerns, particularly regarding the sidewalk, with multiple reports of defects and tree root damage, though these issues are separate from the building's structural and safety systems. The property has maintained active compliance with major safety requirements since 2017, including the completion of the soft story retrofit program. A single fire incident was recorded as an invalid assist, with no civilian injuries reported. The building's maintenance history suggests regular updates to address both structural and safety requirements, though the 2015-2016 compliance period indicates there was previously a cluster of safety-related concerns that have since been systematically addressed and resolved.

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Risk rating

How 1119 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
19thpercentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 1928 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
42%
No DBI
violation
58%
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.

Number of units

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

Neighborhood location

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 58%
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

1119 Shotwell St event timeline

Violations, complaints, fire incidents, permits, and buyouts — most recent records in order.

2025
DBI Complaint Dec 18
Date last observed: 17-dec-25; time last observed: 4pm; identity of person performing the work: sanchez roofing company ; floor: 1; unit: 2; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling work w/o permit; work beyond scope of permit; ; additional information: it appears there are building an additional unit within #2 and installing walls and future utilities. ;
Building Inspection Division
Planning ProjectSep 25
Per Planning Code Section 207.1, addition of four ADUs at the ground floor. The existing three-story building has seven dwelling units.

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