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2201 Baker St

Pacific Heights, SF 94115 0975003 2 units · 3 fl · 1904

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 Pacific Heights — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.5
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Pacific Heights average of 1.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2201 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 1904
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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 1904
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
Floors3
Year built1904
Total area5,240 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0975003
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Bradley S Defoor Trustee 2201 Baker St San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
September 15, 2009

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Initial analysis

2201 Baker Street is a three-story, two-unit multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Pacific Heights neighborhood. Built in 1904, this flats and duplex style building has undergone several significant renovations over the past two decades. Most notably, a substantial remodeling project was completed in 2019-2020, costing approximately $250,000, which included entry level improvements, bathroom remodels, new stairs connecting all levels, and electrical rewiring of multiple areas. The building has also seen several major systems updates, including the installation of new gas lines in 2014 to support various appliances and fixtures, a complete HVAC upgrade in 2008-2009 including two new gas furnaces, and the addition of a Tesla charging station in 2014. Recent plumbing work in 2020 involved shower pan installations on the third floor and comprehensive bathroom renovations throughout the building.

The property experienced some construction-related issues in 2008, with two violations recorded regarding unauthorized roof work and water leakage from planter boxes causing sidewalk hazards. These violations were eventually abated by 2012. Since then, the building's history shows regular maintenance and updating of systems, including multiple plumbing upgrades, electrical improvements, and the installation of fire safety measures such as sprinklers in Unit #1. The most recent maintenance activity includes several 311 calls in 2023-2025 primarily related to street maintenance and abandoned vehicles near the property, though none of these directly reported issues with the building itself. It's worth noting that there have been multiple fire alarm activations recorded at the address, though all were determined to be false alarms or unintentional activations with no injuries reported.

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Risk rating

How 2201 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
98thpercentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 19 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
94%
No DBI
violation
6%
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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Building age

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

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 6%
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

2201 Baker St event timeline

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2023
311 Request Nov 07
Abandoned vehicles
DPT Abandoned Vehicles Low
311 RequestSep 27
Abandoned vehicles

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