1119 Shotwell St, San Francisco, CA 94110

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.