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299 Webster St

Hayes Valley, SF 94117 0849001 6 units · 2 fl · 1900

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Hayes Valley — not a forecast
Above average
avg 2.2
22
FewerMore

This building has 22 novs (7y), above the Hayes Valley average of 2.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 299 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
6 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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
Units6
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area4,700 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0849001
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Mullins Edward J & Linda L, 5 Mullins Ct Millbrae CA 94030
Last sale

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with a risk rating for each.

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Initial analysis

The 6-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 299 Webster Street in Hayes Valley, owned by Mullins Living Trust, has a documented history of maintenance and safety issues since its construction in 1900. Recent building activity includes ongoing renovations in Unit #525 as of July 2024, featuring kitchen and bathroom upgrades with associated plumbing and electrical work. The property has experienced persistent plumbing and water-related problems, with multiple complaints in 2023-2024 regarding water leaks affecting common areas and units, sewage odors, and plumbing-related vibrations. These issues appear to be ongoing, with an April 2024 complaint still marked as active.

The building has undergone several significant safety improvements over the years, including voluntary seismic strengthening in 2012 with the installation of steel frames and foundation bolts, and fire safety upgrades in 2018 such as the installation of fire sprinklers. Multiple violations were recorded in 2017-2018 related to fire safety requirements, including sprinkler system modifications and fire proofing materials, which have since been addressed. The property has experienced intermittent security and safety incidents, including several false fire alarms and a carbon monoxide incident, though no civilian injuries were reported. Additionally, there have been various sidewalk and street maintenance issues documented through 311 calls, primarily regarding garbage and debris, though these are external to the building itself.

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Risk rating

How 299 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
5thpercentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 976 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
19%
No DBI
violation
81%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

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

Director's hearings (past 7 years)

Director's hearings are escalated enforcement actions for buildings that haven't resolved violations — a serious signal.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 81%
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

299 Webster St event timeline

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

2026
Building Violation (NOV) Mar 18
Building violation
Located on the floor of bathroom. re-caulk the area where the bathroom floor and walls meet.
Building Violation (NOV)Mar 18
Building violation

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