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2936 Baker St

Cow Hollow, SF 94123 0939023 3 units · 2 fl · 1910

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 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 2936 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 1910
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1910
Total area2,697 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0939023
Ownership

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

Owner name
Pui Y Chin Revoc Tr
Mailing address
Chin Pui Y Trustee 2936 Baker St San Francisco CA 94123
Last sale
021710

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Initial analysis

The property at 2936 Baker Street is a three-unit, two-story apartment building located in San Francisco's Cow Hollow neighborhood, constructed in 1910 and currently owned by the Pui Y Chin Revocable Trust. The building has undergone several significant upgrades over the past decade, most notably a complete electrical system upgrade in January 2020, which included the installation of a new 200-amp main service with four meters and panels. A re-roofing project was completed in 2014 at a cost of $8,700, and a street space permit was issued in April 2019. The building has a history of routine housing inspections dating from 2000 through 2016, with no significant violations documented in the records.

In April 2019, there was one complaint regarding unauthorized construction work in the garage area involving jackhammering and concrete disposal, though this complaint is currently listed as not active. The property experienced a notable pattern of parking-related issues in September 2022, with multiple reports of vehicles blocking driveways and parking on sidewalks, resulting in at least one citation being issued. There have been various parking complaints in the vicinity, most of which could not be validated by responding officers. A recent garage-related incident was reported on 09 October 2024 regarding abandoned electronics, but this was ultimately deemed an invalid request by city services. The building's maintenance and inspection history suggests regular upkeep, with no major safety concerns currently on record.

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Risk rating

How 2936 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
48th percentile

Out of 861 buildings in this neighborhood, 448 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
77%
No DBI
violation
23%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 60.8%
Moderate concern 23.1%
Severe concern 16.1%
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

2936 Baker St event timeline

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

2020
Electrical Permit Jan 28
Install new 200amps main service with 4) meters and panels to replace existing service .install new light at new service location.
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