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2830 Baker St

Cow Hollow, SF 94123 0942018 2 units · 2 fl · 1895

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 2830 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 1895
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 1895
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 built1895
Total area2,900 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0942018
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Archie & Pamela Brown, Trus 520 Chelsea Ct #101 Long Beach CA 90803
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building at 2830 Baker Street in Cow Hollow, owned by Brown Trust, has undergone several significant maintenance and compliance issues since its construction in 1895. Most recently, in 2021, the property had a complete sewer line replacement from the curb to the property line and installation of a new house trap, demonstrating some attention to infrastructure maintenance. A notable incident occurred in 2016 when unauthorized wall removals in the ground floor commercial space led to code enforcement actions, though this was eventually resolved in 2018. The building has experienced recurring plumbing and water-related issues, with multiple complaints between 2011-2012 regarding deteriorated downspouts, including health and safety concerns about sewer gases affecting windows and decks.

Historical records show various repair and maintenance work, including dry rot remediation in 1990, the removal of a non-bearing partition wall in 2017, and several plumbing improvements over the years. The building's commercial space has a history of use changes and compliance issues, including unauthorized operation of a dry cleaning service in 2002 (later permitted), expansion into non-conforming uses, and past illegal businesses. Exterior maintenance concerns have been documented, including peeling paint and window sill deterioration noted in 2010-2011, and various 311 calls have been related to street cleaning and parking issues in the vicinity. The property has maintained residential occupancy as a flat with one business on the ground floor, though there have been past violations regarding additional unauthorized commercial uses.

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Risk rating

How 2830 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
68thpercentile

Out of 861 buildings in this neighborhood, 276 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

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Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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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 16%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

2830 Baker St event timeline

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2025
311 Request Aug 14
Garbage and debris
mattress
311 RequestAug 11
Blocking driveway cite only

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