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725-727 Webster St

Alamo Square, SF 94117 0797007 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 Alamo Square
At or below average
avg 2.3
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Alamo Square average of 2.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 725-727 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
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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area3,528 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0797007
Ownership

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

Owner name
Abraham Mertens & Ivory Mad
Mailing address
Mertens Abraham & Madison I 727 Webster St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
070919

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727 Webster St, San Francisco, CA 94117
725 Webster St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The property at 725-727 Webster Street is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in Alamo Square, constructed in 1900 and currently owned by Abraham Mertens and Ivory Mad. The building has undergone significant renovations since 2017, including the installation of new HVAC systems, electrical upgrades to 400 amps with three meters, and a comprehensive bathroom remodel at unit 725. Structural improvements included foundation reinforcement in 2017 and the addition of a laundry closet on the second floor. The most recent major improvement was the installation of a washer/dryer in 2018, completed with associated plumbing and electrical work.

The building's history shows attention to maintenance and safety, though there are records of past issues. In 1996, there was a notable housing complaint about insufficient heat, door problems, and security concerns that were resolved within six months. A significant building fire occurred in 1999, and there was a rear stair and deck replacement in 1996, though both records are marked as expired. More recently, from late 2023 to present, there have been numerous 311 calls regarding garbage and debris on the property, particularly during autumn 2024, some of which required multiple follow-up visits from city officials. Additionally, there were housekeeping concerns noted during a recent construction project in late 2024 that required intervention from site supervision. These maintenance and cleanliness issues, while not directly related to building safety, may impact resident comfort and convenience.

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Risk rating

How 725-727 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
85th percentile

Out of 305 buildings in this neighborhood, 46 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
83%
No DBI
violation
17%
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.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

Director's hearing rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building rate of director's hearings across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 66.5%
Moderate concern 18.3%
Severe concern 15.1%
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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725-727 Webster St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jun 13
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