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633 Webster St

Alamo Square, SF 94117 0804002A 2 units

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 633 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 unknown
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors
Year built
Total area2,560 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0804002A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Newman Brian D
Mailing address
633 Webster St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
110217

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 633 Webster Street in Alamo Square, owned by Brian D. Newman, has undergone several significant structural and safety modifications over the past two decades. Most notably, in 2021, approximately 48 linear feet of retaining wall was replaced in the backyard at a cost of $15,000. This work followed a 2021 complaint about unauthorized foundation work involving deep holes, steel rods, and cement pillars, which was ultimately abated by September 2021. The building has a concerning history of deck-related issues, with a 2003-2008 violation and associated complaints regarding a collapsed balcony that posed safety concerns, particularly for children, leading to multiple inspections and repair permits. Earlier improvements include significant renovations in 2004 involving a bathroom conversion on the top floor, bathroom and kitchen remodeling, and associated electrical work, all completed under proper permits. The building's maintenance history also shows attention to basic infrastructure, including reroofing work completed in 2000.

Recent activity at the property includes documented sidewalk issues (collapsed sidewalk) in 2023 and various 311 calls regarding the surrounding area, though these are generally external to the building itself. The property has experienced periodic concerns with graffiti and illegal postings between 2020-2021, all of which were resolved through proper channels. While the building has faced several structural challenges over the years, particularly regarding outdoor deck and balcony safety, most recent permits and complaints suggest ongoing maintenance and address of violations, with the most significant recent work being the retaining wall replacement in 2021.

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Risk rating

How 633 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
95th percentile

Out of 305 buildings in this neighborhood, 15 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
89%
No DBI
violation
11%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Building age

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 82.7%
Moderate concern 12.6%
Severe concern 4.7%
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

633 Webster St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request May 30
Blocking driveway cite only
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