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2741-2743 Baker St

Cow Hollow, SF 94123 0948002A 2 units · 2 fl · 1915

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 2741-2743 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 1915
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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1915
Total area2,688 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0948002A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Cary I Klafter Trust
Mailing address
Klafter Cary I, Trustee 2743 Baker St San Francisco CA 94123
Last sale
020608

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2741 Baker St, San Francisco, CA 94123
2743 Baker St, San Francisco, CA 94123
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Initial analysis

The property at 2741-2743 Baker Street is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Cow Hollow neighborhood, owned by the Cary I Klafter Trust and constructed in 1915. The building has undergone several significant improvements and maintenance work over the past three decades, with the most recent major upgrades including the installation of solar panels and a battery backup system in 2019 ($7,500), and a reroofing project in 2019 ($20,500). The unit has seen substantial interior modernization, particularly in 2015 when a comprehensive renovation was completed in the kitchen and two bathrooms ($75,000), including updates to plumbing, electrical systems, and fixtures. Other notable improvements include the installation of a new furnace with air conditioning in 2015 ($7,500), replacement of casement sashes in 2017 ($6,000), and various electrical upgrades including the addition of a dedicated circuit for exercise equipment in early 2024.

The building's maintenance history shows regular upkeep, though there was one significant incident in January 2020 when complaints were filed regarding unpermitted roofing work and unsafe ladder use, though these complaints were marked as "Not Active." The property has experienced recurring issues with driveway access, as evidenced by numerous parking enforcement calls, particularly between 2022 and 2024, including several cases where citations were issued. A water leak was reported in October 2024, which was transferred to the Water Department for response. Additional historical work includes various plumbing and electrical upgrades, such as bathroom and kitchen remodels (2015), lighting improvements (2010), and infrastructure updates including roof repairs (1999) and a roof deck renovation (1993). The building has consistently maintained its two-unit residential classification throughout its history.

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Risk rating

How 2741-2743 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
87th percentile

Out of 861 buildings in this neighborhood, 112 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
89%
No DBI
violation
11%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

DBI complaints, owner's portfolio

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

Building age

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 80.6%
Moderate concern 15.8%
Severe concern 3.6%
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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2741-2743 Baker St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Mar 21
Blocking driveway cite only
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestMar 20
Blocking driveway cite only

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