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3035 Baker St

Cow Hollow, SF 94123 0933005 12 units · 3 fl · 1927

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Cow Hollow
Above average
avg 0.7
14
FewerMore

This building has 14 novs (7y), above the Cow Hollow average of 0.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3035 Baker 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 1927
2 or more units
12 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3RM1
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 1927
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
Units12
Floors3
Year built1927
Total area11,625 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0933005
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Steven C. Thrower 1 Bush St Ste 900 San Francisco CA 94104
Last sale
051719

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Initial analysis

3035 Baker Street is a three-story, 12-unit residential building constructed in 1927, currently owned by 3035 Baker I1 LLC in San Francisco's Cow Hollow neighborhood. The building has undergone significant changes in recent years, particularly during 2020-2023, with the installation of additional ADUs (Accessory Dwelling Units) and major system upgrades including fire sprinklers throughout the ground floor and an upgraded fire alarm system to meet current code requirements. However, these improvements were accompanied by several concerning issues. There were multiple complaints and violations related to building conditions, particularly following foundation work in 2022 that caused movement in walls, ceilings, and floors, resulting in cracks and gaps throughout the building. More recently, in December 2024, there were heating system violations documented, showing temperatures in unit 301 below the required 70 degrees, which led to multiple complaints through June 2025.

The building's permit history shows significant construction activity with a total cost of approximately $522,001 over seven years, including the installation of wireless smoke detectors and low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas. Several 311 service requests have been filed over the years, though most were resolved or unable to be located. Of particular note is a 2020 complaint about construction work occurring during the COVID-19 shelter-in-place order, though this was ultimately closed without further action. The property has experienced multiple construction-related issues, including problems with door/window alignment, plumbing leaks, and alleged building tilt, though many of these issues have been addressed through subsequent repairs and permits.

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Risk rating

How 3035 Baker 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
3th percentile

Out of 861 buildings in this neighborhood, 835 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
31%
No DBI
violation
69%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 25.7%
Moderate concern 62.4%
Severe concern 11.9%
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

3035 Baker St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jul 29
311 service request
Encampment

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