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737-741 Webster St

Alamo Square, SF 94117 0797005 3 units · 3 fl · 1900

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 Alamo Square — not a forecast
Above average
avg 2.3
3
FewerMore

This building has 3 novs (7y), above the Alamo Square average of 2.3.

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 737-741 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
3 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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area3,180 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0797005
Ownership

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

Mailing address
14 Holiday Dr Alamo CA 94507
Last sale
June 23, 2016

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741 Webster St, San Francisco, CA 94117
737 Webster St, San Francisco, CA 94117
739 Webster St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The three-unit multi-family residential building at 737-741 Webster Street, owned by Heskes Family-a LLC, was constructed in 1900 and has experienced several significant maintenance and safety incidents throughout its history. Most recently, in March 2023, the building underwent a substantial reroofing project costing $26,650, which was properly permitted. Between late 2022 and early 2023, the building faced serious heating system issues, including multiple complaints about inadequate heat and gas safety concerns, with residents reporting non-functional wall heaters and an improperly connected gas fireplace. These heating problems resulted in violations that were not abated until February 2023, after PG&E issued replacement instructions in May 2022.

The building's history shows a pattern of maintenance challenges, particularly around 2012-2013, when there were multiple issues including unauthorized bathroom remodeling, mold problems, and water damage affecting multiple units. During this period, several permits were issued to address various improvements, including plumbing work for a laundry room conversion and bathroom repairs. More recent improvements include a complete electrical service upgrade in 2021 with new meter sockets and circuit breaker panels for the three units, demonstrating investment in building infrastructure. The property has undergone regular inspections over the years, with a 2018 routine safety inspection and a 2008 health and safety inspection being noted in the records. While there have been several 311 calls related to the property in recent years (2020-2024), these have primarily concerned external issues such as sidewalk conditions and street cleaning rather than internal building maintenance problems.

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Risk rating

How 737-741 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
73rdpercentile

Out of 305 buildings in this neighborhood, 82 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
77%
No DBI
violation
23%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Building age

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

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 23%
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

737-741 Webster St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jun 18
Parking on sidewalk
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