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2942-2944 Webster St

Cow Hollow, SF 94123 0532021 2 units · 3 fl · 1907

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low 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 Cow Hollow — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 0.7
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Cow Hollow average of 0.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2942-2944 Webster 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 1907
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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 1907
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
Units2
Floors3
Year built1907
Total area4,035 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0532021
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Seelbach Stephen W & Joanna 2944 Webster St San Francisco CA 94123
Last sale
October 30, 2018

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2944 Webster St, San Francisco, CA 94123
2942 Webster St, San Francisco, CA 94123
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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 2942-2944 Webster Street, located in San Francisco's Cow Hollow neighborhood, was constructed in 1907 and consists of two units. The property underwent significant renovations between 2017 and 2018, including a complete plumbing system overhaul for both units (covering sewer, gas, water, two kitchens, two laundries, and four and a half bathrooms), electrical upgrades with a new 200-amp service, and the installation of a fire sprinkler system with monitoring. Other improvements included the installation of three central furnaces, gas fireplaces, shower pans, and a new retaining wall and stairs in the backyard. The building has experienced some administrative and compliance issues, particularly in 2018 when enforcement actions were triggered by unpermitted modifications, leading to required corrections including the removal of an unauthorized interior door and restoration of a refrigerator.

More recent records from 2018 show the replacement of the garage door and completion of various sprinkler system-related work. The property has had recurring issues with driveway blocking, with three documented enforcement actions between 2021 and 2023. A building complaint was filed in April 2017 regarding poor sidewalk maintenance during excavation work, though this complaint is listed as not active. The most significant structural work appears to have been completed in 2017-2018, with permits showing substantial investment in safety features including fire sprinklers and monitoring systems, though some permits from this period show as expired or incomplete in terms of final inspections. A tree maintenance issue was documented and resolved in July 2021, involving a damaged tree that was subsequently removed.

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Risk rating

How 2942-2944 Webster 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
72ndpercentile

Out of 861 buildings in this neighborhood, 241 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
85%
No DBI
violation
15%
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.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 15%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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