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235-239 Webster St

Hayes Valley, SF 94117 0849005 4 units · 3 fl · 1908

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Hayes Valley — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 2.2
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Hayes Valley average of 2.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 235-239 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 1908
2 or more units
4 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 1908
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
Units4
Floors3
Year built1908
Total area6,600 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0849005
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Lawrence H Shane & Toni Don 1061 High Rd Woodside CA 94062
Last sale
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235 Webster St, San Francisco, CA 94117
239 Webster St, San Francisco, CA 94117
237 Webster St, San Francisco, CA 94117
239 A Webster St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 235-239 Webster Street in Hayes Valley, owned by Lawrence H Shane & Toni Don, is a four-unit flats and duplex structure built in 1908. The property has undergone several significant safety upgrades in recent years, most notably a comprehensive fire alarm system upgrade completed in July 2023 at a cost of $15,148, followed by the installation of low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas in October 2023 to comply with fire code requirements. The building received a new roof in August 2022, with an $18,000 investment in modern roofing materials. The property has a concerning history dating back to 1991 when it suffered fire damage requiring repairs, including electrical work and window replacements.

Multiple building violations were recorded in 2014, including issues with self-closing exterior doors, ceiling damage, sink problems, and inadequate lighting, though these were subsequently abated. A 2015 complaint about water service to one unit and various maintenance issues documented in 1999 suggest ongoing infrastructure challenges. Recent external observations indicate persistent issues with garbage and debris management around the property, with multiple reports recorded in late 2024 through the 311 system. While most of these recent cases were resolved, they suggest ongoing challenges with waste management in the vicinity. The building has demonstrated responsiveness to safety requirements, as evidenced by recent fire system upgrades, though the historical violation record shows various maintenance and safety compliance issues that required attention.

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Risk rating

How 235-239 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
41stpercentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 606 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
62%
No DBI
violation
38%
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 size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 38%
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

235-239 Webster St event timeline

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

2023
Electrical Permit Oct 20
Upgrade existing fire alarm system by adding low frequency sounders in all sleeping areas to comply with 1103.7.6. 3 units
Complete
Building PermitJul 28
Upgrade e local fire alarm system to comply with sffc section 1103.7.6.1

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