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2948-2950 Baker St

Cow Hollow, SF 94123 0939025 2 units · 2 fl · 1926

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

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 2948-2950 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 1926
2 or more units
2 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.

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 1926
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1926
Total area2,872 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0939025
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Tsang Alexander H K Po Box 470865 San Francisco CA 94147
Last sale

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2950 Baker St, San Francisco, CA 94123
2948 Baker St, San Francisco, CA 94123
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Initial analysis

The two-unit multi-family residential building at 2948-2950 Baker Street, located in the Cow Hollow neighborhood, has a documented history of unauthorized unit installations and subsequent remediation efforts. Built in 1926, this two-story flats and duplex building has undergone several significant changes over the years. Most notably, between 2000-2003, there were multiple housing complaints and violations regarding illegal dwelling units in the garage and basement, which were ultimately addressed through the removal of unauthorized structures in 2002. A 2015 attempt to legalize an additional dwelling unit and remodel various facilities was withdrawn, though this work was later documented in planning records with a developer listed as Feng, Brandon of fICE Design Inc.

The building has undergone several legitimate improvements, including a complete electrical system upgrade in 2004 with the installation of a 200-amp service and three separate meter systems. A significant roofing project was completed in 2007 at a cost of $12,500. More recent building activity includes various street and sidewalk permits, with the most recent permit issued in 2018. Recent concerns primarily relate to parking violations, with numerous 311 calls in 2021-2022 regarding vehicles blocking driveways and parking on sidewalks, though these infractions are external to the building's structural or habitability conditions. The property's documented history shows a pattern of unauthorized modifications followed by remediation, with all major systems now appearing to be up to code as of the last available record.

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Risk rating

How 2948-2950 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
69thpercentile

Out of 861 buildings in this neighborhood, 267 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
84%
No DBI
violation
16%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 16%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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2948-2950 Baker St event timeline

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

2026
Plumbing Permit Mar 17
Amendment to permit# pm20250509175: need to amend address to show both 2950 and 2948 baker st.
Issued
Electrical PermitMar 17
200 amp panel in backyard and elecvtrical for ductless mini split heat pump install.

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