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2735-2737 Baker St

Cow Hollow, SF 94123 0948002B 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 2735-2737 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 area3,176 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0948002B
Ownership

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

Owner name
William A Lee 2016 Tr
Mailing address
Lee William A Ttee 2735 Baker St San Francisco CA 94123
Last sale
033015

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2737 Baker St, San Francisco, CA 94123
2735 Baker St, San Francisco, CA 94123
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Initial analysis

The property at 2735-2737 Baker Street is a 2-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1915 in the Cow Hollow neighborhood. Owned by the William A Lee 2016 Trust, this flats/duplex building underwent significant renovations between 2013-2014, including the installation of a comprehensive NFPA 13+13D sprinkler system ($32,485), complete re-plumbing of both units including five bathrooms and two kitchens, and the addition of solar panels. The building was issued multiple permits for substantial improvements, including kitchen and bathroom reconfigurations, electrical upgrades, and the addition of rooftop solar panels.

Recent activity raises concerns about the building's current status: there are two active issues from 2024 suggesting unauthorized modifications, including an illegal unit merger complaint filed in March 2024, and a plumbing installation dispute from August 2014 regarding work performed on a neighbor's property. The building has an extensive permit history showing substantial improvements to safety systems, including the 2014 installation of a full sprinkler system covering 5,070 square feet and the retrofitting of various modern amenities. Minor building complaints such as illegal postings and parking violations have been recorded, with a recent fire alarm system issue noted in August 2023 that was resolved by October 2023. Multiple proposals for unit merger to convert the two units into a single-family residence have been filed and withdrawn, most recently in March 2024, suggesting ongoing interest in altering the building's current configuration.

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Risk rating

How 2735-2737 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
43th percentile

Out of 861 buildings in this neighborhood, 491 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
74%
No DBI
violation
26%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Building age

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 70.8%
Moderate concern 22.0%
Severe concern 7.2%
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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2735-2737 Baker St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request May 28
Blocking driveway cite only
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestApr 28
Blocking driveway cite only

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