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1521-1523 Baker St

Lower Pacific Heights, SF 94115 1054002 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

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
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Lower Pacific Heights average of 1.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1521-1523 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 1900
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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area3,528 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1054002
Ownership

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

Owner name
Richard & Jane Leider Revoc
Mailing address
Richard & Jane Leider, Ttee 1523 Baker St San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
040516

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1521 Baker St, San Francisco, CA 94115
1523 Baker St, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Initial analysis

The property at 1521-1523 Baker Street is a two-unit multi-family residential building located in Lower Pacific Heights. Built in 1900, this two-story flats and duplex structure has undergone several significant improvements over the years, with the most recent major work being completed in 2016, including the installation of a solar panel system (4.8 kW) and replacement of entrance steps with concrete including planters. The building has seen substantial modernization efforts, particularly during 2011 when significant renovations were made including deck repairs and reinforcements at the second and third floors, kitchen remodeling, and bathroom additions, accompanied by comprehensive plumbing and electrical upgrades.

The property's maintenance history shows regular upkeep, with reroofing completed in 2016 and the installation of two gas fireplace inserts in 2019. Notably, there was one significant building complaint in 1997 regarding a bathroom pipe burst and mold issues, though this was resolved within approximately two months. More recently, there have been multiple 311 calls regarding parking violations and tree maintenance issues, particularly concerning sidewalk damage from tree roots, with the most recent reports dating from 2023-2024. The property has maintained an active response to infrastructure needs, as evidenced by the completion of various permits and systematic addressing of both building systems and aesthetic improvements, including window replacements and historical permit finalizations dating back to 2009.

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Risk rating

How 1521-1523 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
74th percentile

Out of 670 buildings in this neighborhood, 174 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
84%
No DBI
violation
16%
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 age

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

Building size

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

Property class: multi-family flat

2–4 unit flats (class F) are a common SF building type with their own maintenance and complaint patterns.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 74.8%
Moderate concern 15.1%
Severe concern 10.1%
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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1521-1523 Baker St event timeline

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2024
311 Request May 07
Trees - damaging property
Lifted sidewalk tree roots

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