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2238 Webster St

Pacific Heights, SF 94115 0613015 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

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 Pacific Heights
At or below average
avg 1.4
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Pacific Heights average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2238 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 1900
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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area1,850 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusWelfare
Blocklot0613015
Ownership

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

Owner name
Smith-Kettlewell Eye Resear
Mailing address
2318 Fillmore St San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building at 2238 Webster Street in Pacific Heights, constructed in 1900, has undergone several significant improvements over its history. In 2002, there was substantial renovation work totaling $225,000 that included bathroom and kitchen updates, along with interior finish repairs; this was followed by a fence replacement project later that year. The building received a new roof in 2003 ($11,500), and more recently, in 2018, a street space permit was issued with a nominal cost.

The property has experienced recurring issues with tree root damage to the sidewalk, with multiple reports filed between 2023 and 2024, though only some remain open in the system. There have also been several parking-related incidents in the vicinity, with recent citations issued for illegal parking and abandoned vehicles in early 2025. The building has had four fire alarm system activations recorded between 2009 and 2018, all of which were determined to be either unintentional or due to malfunction, with no civilian injuries reported. Planning records indicate a past violation regarding the unauthorized conversion of residence to office space, though this appears to have been resolved or abated. The property remains under the ownership of Smith-Kettlewell Eye Research and continues to maintain its designated multi-family residential use classification.

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Risk rating

How 2238 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

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
83th percentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 164 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
86%
No DBI
violation
14%
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.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 87.4%
Moderate concern 9.3%
Severe concern 3.4%
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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The story over time

2238 Webster St event timeline

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

2026
Planning Record Mar 09
At floor one, creation of a habitable area behind the garage, foundation replacement, a recreation room, bath, an interior stair connecting to floor two, garage door widening, and replacement of the handrail/guard at the exterior front steps. An addition behind the garage at 6'-6" above grade is also proposed. At floor two, the scope includes an alteration to the powder room, opening of the area under the stairs, and removal of the exterior wood steps. At floor three, the addition of a washer/dryer and linen closet is proposed and improvements to the front yard include plantings.
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Planning ProjectFeb 27
At floor one, creation of a habitable area behind the garage, foundation replacement, a recreation room, bath, an interior stair connecting to floor two, garage door widening, and replacement of the handrail/guard at the exterior front steps. An addition behind the garage at 6'-6" above grade is also proposed. At floor two, the scope includes an alteration to the powder room, opening of the area under the stairs, and removal of the exterior wood steps. At floor three, the addition of a washer/dryer and linen closet is proposed and improvements to the front yard include plantings.

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