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3036-3038 Baker St

Cow Hollow, SF 94123 0934009A 3 units · 2 fl · 1934

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Cow Hollow — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 0.7
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Cow Hollow average of 0.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3036-3038 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 1934
2 or more units
3 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 1934
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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1934
Total area3,350 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0934009A
Ownership

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

Mailing address
1325 Howard Ave #806 Burlingame CA 94010
Last sale
June 27, 1995

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3036 Baker St, San Francisco, CA 94123
3038 Baker St, San Francisco, CA 94123
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Initial analysis

The 3036-3038 Baker Street property is a two-story, three-unit multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Cow Hollow neighborhood, built in 1934 and currently owned by Robert J. Eng and Carol Chen. The building has undergone several significant renovations and faced multiple maintenance challenges over the past decade. Most notably, between 2020-2022, there were recurring issues with water leaks and mold growth, particularly affecting the second floor and kitchen areas, which were linked to roof problems that prompted multiple housing complaints. In 2021, the property underwent a bathroom renovation project to convert a powder room into a full bathroom, including plumbing and electrical updates, which was completed and passed final inspection in February 2023.

The building has a documented history of maintenance and compliance issues, including a cluster of violations in January 2017 concerning water damage, interior surface conditions, and lead paint hazards, all of which were abated by April 2017. Earlier records show an effort to bring the building into full compliance in 1985. Fire safety concerns were noted in 2010, with violations issued under the 2007 San Francisco fire code. More recent records indicate external maintenance issues, with multiple 311 calls regarding sidewalk defects, including a collapsed sidewalk reported in 2022 and tree root lifting. The property has also experienced periodic unauthorized short-term rental complaints, though investigations found no violations based on minimum 30-day stay requirements.

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Risk rating

How 3036-3038 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

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
73rdpercentile

Out of 861 buildings in this neighborhood, 232 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
85%
No DBI
violation
15%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

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

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 risk forecast
Low failure risk 15%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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3036-3038 Baker St event timeline

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