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1718-1724 Baker St

Lower Pacific Heights, SF 94115 1029021 4 units · 2 fl · 1895

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 Lower Pacific Heights
At or below average
avg 1.6
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Lower Pacific Heights average of 1.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1718-1724 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 1895
2 or more units
4 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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1895
Total area3,384 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1029021
Ownership

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

Owner name
Patricia & T Kevin Obrien F
Mailing address
40 Dorian Way San Rafael CA 94901
Last sale
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1718 Baker St, San Francisco, CA 94115
1720 Baker St, San Francisco, CA 94115
1724 Baker St, San Francisco, CA 94115
1722 Baker St, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Initial analysis

The two-story multi-family residential building at 1718-1724 Baker Street, owned by Patricia & T Kevin Obrien F, was constructed in 1895 and contains 4 units in the Lower Pacific Heights neighborhood. The property has undergone several significant renovations and repairs over the past decade, with major work including a $100,000 kitchen remodel (2014), deck and stair system replacement ($50,000, 2014), exterior siding replacement ($8,000, 2018), and stair repairs ($5,000, 2019). The building has a history of safety concerns, particularly in 2010 and 2014, when multiple fire safety violations were recorded, including issues with fire extinguishers, combustible storage, and staircase repairs, though these were subsequently abated. There were also several building complaints regarding unpermitted work in 2014-2015, including concerns about plumbing work, deck modifications, and building extensions, all of which were marked as not active.

Recent history shows ongoing maintenance and compliance efforts, with the most recent significant work being the repair of damaged terrazzo front stairs (2020) and various plumbing and electrical upgrades. The building has experienced some issues with exterior obstructions, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in 2023-2024 regarding blocked driveways and sidewalks. A notable tenant buyout occurred in January 2024, involving three tenants and totaling $30,000. The property has undergone regular safety inspections over the years, with records indicating prompt attention to identified violations. Planning records show past variance requests related to rear yard setbacks and deck modifications, with at least one request being approved. The building's maintenance history suggests ongoing efforts to address both routine upkeep and compliance with safety regulations, though there have been periods of unpermitted work that generated resident complaints and regulatory scrutiny.

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Risk rating

How 1718-1724 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
35th percentile

Out of 670 buildings in this neighborhood, 436 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
63%
No DBI
violation
37%
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Owner's portfolio size

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 67.9%
Moderate concern 23.3%
Severe concern 8.9%
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

1718-1724 Baker St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Apr 14
Blocking driveway cite tow
Parking Enforcement
Building PermitJan 21
To comply with nov #202546961. chemical injection to stabile soil at property line.

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