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3050 Baker St

Cow Hollow, SF 94123 0934009B 6 units · 3 fl · 1961

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Cow Hollow
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 3050 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 1961
2 or more units
6 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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1961
Total area7,434 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0934009B
Ownership

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

Owner name
Frederick Raymond John
Mailing address
129 Pebble Pl San Ramon CA 94583
Last sale
121409

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Initial analysis

The 6-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 3050 Baker Street in Cow Hollow, owned by Frederick Raymond John, has undergone several significant safety and maintenance improvements since its construction in 1961. Most notably, the building successfully completed mandatory soft-story seismic upgrades in 2015 (classified as Tier 4) involving the installation of a steel moment frame, grade beams, and plywood shear walls at a cost of $68,000. Recent safety enhancements include the installation of low-frequency sounders throughout the building in 2022 to comply with San Francisco fire code requirements, as well as the upgrade of the fire alarm system with 17 additional sounders, both completed successfully.

The building has been regularly maintained, with multiple roofing projects documented, including works completed in 2011 ($26,000), 2016 ($18,000), and 1992. Routine housing inspections were conducted in 1998, 2009, and 2014, with no significant issues noted. While there was one alarm systems complaint in 2024 (resolved by July 2024), and two matters requiring correction regarding hazardous materials in 2006, these incidents were promptly addressed. The property has maintained active compliance with fire safety requirements, as evidenced by the recent fire alarm system upgrades and the completion of the soft-story retrofit. The surrounding neighborhood has experienced typical urban issues in 2024, including traffic signal damage, streetlight maintenance needs, and some graffiti, though these are exterior to the building itself and have been generally addressed by appropriate city services.

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Risk rating

How 3050 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
19th percentile

Out of 861 buildings in this neighborhood, 697 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
57%
No DBI
violation
43%
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.

Number of units

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

Building size

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

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 48.5%
Moderate concern 36.6%
Severe concern 14.9%
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

3050 Baker St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 16
Sidewalk defect
collapsed sidewalk
311 RequestApr 29
Parking on sidewalk

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