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2843 Webster St

Cow Hollow, SF 94123 0540002 15 units · 3 fl · 1926

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 Cow Hollow — not a forecast
Above average
avg 0.7
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), above the Cow Hollow average of 0.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2843 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 1926
2 or more units
15 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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 1926
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
Units15
Floors3
Year built1926
Total area15,120 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0540002
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Donald Geller, Trustee 2843 Webster St Apt 305 San Francisco CA 94123
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The 15-unit apartment building at 2843 Webster Street in Cow Hollow, owned by the Donald Geller Trust 2002, is a 3-story structure built in 1926. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the past decade, most notably completing a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2016 at a cost of $80,000, demonstrating compliance with seismic safety requirements. Recent maintenance work includes the installation of a fireplace in 2022-2023 (with the 2022 permit having expired and a new permit issued in December 2023) and various street space permits issued in 2017 and 2014. The building faced multiple violations in September 2008 related to fire safety, including egress obstructions, fire extinguisher issues, and combustible storage concerns, all of which were abated by December 2008.

The property has a history of maintenance and safety-related incidents that warrant attention. In 2011, several roofing and structural repairs were completed, including work on the carport. A concerning complaint was filed in February 2023 regarding unsafe conditions in the lower garage and back parking area, though this complaint is listed as not active. There have been periodic fire safety issues, with multiple complaints in late 2017 regarding alarm systems, exit maintenance, and extinguishers, though these were generally resolved promptly. The building has experienced recurring parking enforcement issues, particularly in 2019, with multiple citations issued for driveway blocking violations.

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Risk rating

How 2843 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
5thpercentile

Out of 861 buildings in this neighborhood, 818 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
40%
No DBI
violation
60%
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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 60%
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

2843 Webster St event timeline

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

2026
Building Violation (NOV) Jul 07 Serious
Observed kitchen and bathroom appears to have been remodeled without benefit of a permit. monthly monitoring fee section 110a table 1a-k
DBI ComplaintJul 07
Date last observed: 06-jul-26; unit: 105; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling work w/o permit; illegal change of use; ; additional information: illegal merger of apartments. renovation work done in apartments without permits.;

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