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2838-2840 Baker St

Cow Hollow, SF 94123 0942020 3 units · 2 fl · 1900

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

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

This building has 7 novs (7y), above the Cow Hollow average of 0.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2838-2840 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 1900
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.

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 1900
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 built1900
Total area3,016 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0942020
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Riley Thomas P & Evangelia 1299 Hillcrest Ave Pasadena CA 91106
Last sale
December 31, 1997

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2838 Baker St, San Francisco, CA 94123
2840 Baker St, San Francisco, CA 94123
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Initial analysis

The Riley Family Trust owns this two-story, three-unit multi-family residential building located at 2838-2840 Baker St in San Francisco's Cow Hollow neighborhood. Built in 1900, this apartment building has undergone several significant inspections and maintenance events over the past two decades. In 2009, a comprehensive routine inspection revealed multiple safety and maintenance issues that required attention, including concerns with fire safety, building security, and interior surfaces, while also identifying the need for gas utility shutoff tools, proper fire extinguisher maintenance, and various structural improvements. These violations were all officially abated by September 2010. A subsequent routine inspection in 2016 identified the need for proper water heater strapping, though this violation was abated within a few months.

The building has experienced some maintenance challenges, with the most recent complaints occurring in March 2017 regarding plumbing issues in Unit 2 on the second floor, which were reported but allegedly not addressed by the landlord. Historical records show earlier maintenance work including street space permits in 2005, and attempts to upgrade the building's front stoop with slate tile in 1999 and reroofing work in 1994, though these permits subsequently expired. The property has been the subject of several street cleaning-related 311 calls in recent years, primarily regarding loose garbage, though these incidents occurred on the street rather than within the building itself. A significant cluster of violations was addressed during the 2009 inspection, covering various categories including fire safety, building security, and general maintenance, though these were resolved within approximately one year. The most recent building-related activities on record pertain to the 2016 routine inspection and the 2017 plumbing complaints, with no active violations or permits currently on file as of October 2023.

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Risk rating

How 2838-2840 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
37thpercentile

Out of 861 buildings in this neighborhood, 542 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
71%
No DBI
violation
29%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

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
Moderate failure risk 29%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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