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1800 Baker St

Pacific Heights, SF 94115 1024015 3 units · 3 fl · 1902

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 Pacific Heights
At or below average
avg 1.4
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Pacific Heights average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1800 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 1902
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.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors3
Year built1902
Total area3,330 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1024015
Ownership

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

Owner name
New Joy Rain Investment Llc
Mailing address
C/o Tina Tsao 1574 35Th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
101513

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2998 California St, San Francisco, CA 94115
2996 California St, San Francisco, CA 94115
1800 Baker St, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Initial analysis

The 3-story, 3-unit multi-family residential building at 1800 Baker Street in Pacific Heights, owned by New Joy Rain Investment LLC, was built in 1902 and has undergone several significant modifications over its lifetime. Most recently, in 2018, the building received attention for selective wood trim replacement under the front bay window, costing $20,000. In the early 2000s, the property underwent substantial electrical upgrades including a new 200-amp main service and comprehensive kitchen/bathroom remodeling ($5,000 each), along with garage door installation and motor work. The building faced serious construction-related issues between 2001-2002, including multiple violations regarding missing handrails, egress obstructions, unauthorized demolition work, and problematic foundation work that allegedly compromised the neighboring property at 1818 Baker Street. While these violations were officially abated in 2002, they represent the most significant historical concerns regarding resident safety and building integrity.

A notable pattern of elevator-related incidents is recorded, with several emergency responses for stalled elevators and system malfunctions, though thankfully none resulted in civilian injuries. More recent building maintenance activities have been relatively minor, with the most substantial work being the 2018 wood trim replacement. The property has also been the subject of multiple street-level service calls in 2024, primarily relating to debris cleanup, though these are external to the building's condition itself. A routine safety inspection was conducted in 2013, but no significant violations have been recorded in the past decade. The building currently appears to be in good standing with no active violations or complaints, though it should be noted that the extensive 2001-2002 violation history remains on record as part of the building's historical documentation.

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Risk rating

How 1800 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
60th percentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 385 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
73%
No DBI
violation
27%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

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 59.4%
Moderate concern 24.6%
Severe concern 15.9%
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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The story over time

1800 Baker St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Mar 30
Garbage and debris
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