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610 Webster St

Hayes Valley, SF 94102 0805020 17 units · 3 fl · 1900

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Hayes Valley
At or below average
avg 2.3
0
FewerMore

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

Rent & eviction protection

Is 610 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
17 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
Units17
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area7,075 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0805020
Ownership

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

Owner name
Rachel S Bernstein Lvg Tr
Mailing address
Bernstein Rachel S Trustee 198 Gold Mine Dr San Francisco CA 94131
Last sale
052207

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Initial analysis

The 17-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 610 Webster Street in Hayes Valley, owned by Rachel S Bernstein Living Trust, has experienced several significant events throughout its history, most notably a serious fire incident in 2016 that caused substantial damage to the top portion of the building and affected six units on the top floor, requiring approximately $30,000 in repairs. The incident prompted extensive renovations in 2017, including the installation of a comprehensive fire alarm system valued at $29,000, and electrical and plumbing repairs in multiple units (6, 10, 11, and 18) totaling $290,000 to address fire damage in kitchens and bathrooms, plus the installation of an 490-amp service with 18 meters.

The building has undergone various safety improvements over the years, including a voluntary structural strengthening retrofit in 2016 costing $80,000, and earlier seismic reinforcement work in 2006. Multiple fire safety violations were documented in 2008 and 2011, including issues with the fire escape, alarm system maintenance, and fire-proofing materials, though all were subsequently abated. A recent active complaint from January 2025 alleges a max occupancy violation in a studio apartment, and there have been several 311 calls in 2024 related to environmental health and graffiti issues near the property. The building has experienced recurring concerns with its alarm system, with documented complaints in 2010, 2011, 2017, and most recently in 2021, though most of these issues were promptly addressed or corrected.

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Risk rating

How 610 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
21th percentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 811 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
46%
No DBI
violation
54%
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.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 29.2%
Moderate concern 30.8%
Severe concern 40.0%
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

610 Webster St event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Feb 21
Garbage and debris
other loose garbage debris yard waste
311 RequestJan 30
Garbage and debris

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