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201-203 Webster St

Hayes Valley, SF 94117 0849008A 2 units · 2 fl · 1906

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 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 201-203 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 1906
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 built1906
Total area1,030 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0849008A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Valle Ethan Christopher
Mailing address
203 Webster St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
051613

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203 Webster St, San Francisco, CA 94117
201 Webster St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The property at 201-203 Webster Street is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in Hayes Valley, constructed in 1906 and currently owned by Ethan Christopher Valle. The building has undergone several significant renovations and repairs over the years, with the most substantial work completed in 2013 including a $22,000 first-floor kitchen and bathroom remodel in unit 201, which involved plumbing and electrical upgrades. Earlier improvements included the installation of vinyl siding on the back section of the house in 2007. The building's maintenance history reveals some concerning patterns, particularly in the late 1990s when multiple housing complaints were filed between 1995 and 1997 regarding various issues including roof leaks, plumbing problems, window maintenance, stair safety concerns, and lack of fire escape. Although these complaints were officially abated, they suggest a period of significant maintenance challenges.

More recent history shows relatively fewer major structural or systems issues, with most recent work focusing on minor repairs and maintenance. The property experienced multiple smoke detector activations due to malfunction in recent years, though no fires or civilian injuries were reported. Recent infrastructure issues have mostly related to external factors, as evidenced by 311 calls in 2024 regarding garbage and debris. The building's systems appear to have stabilized since the major renovations of 2013, with no significant complaints or violations recorded in recent years. However, the presence of multiple garbage-related 311 calls in 2024 may indicate ongoing maintenance challenges in the immediate vicinity.

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Risk rating

How 201-203 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
88th percentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 123 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
87%
No DBI
violation
13%
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.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings 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.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 84.3%
Moderate concern 10.0%
Severe concern 5.8%
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

201-203 Webster St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request May 30
Not offensive
sidewalk structure
311 RequestMay 09
Garbage and debris

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