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1431 Baker St

Lower Pacific Heights, SF 94115 1074006 2 units · 1 fl · 1899

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 1431 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 1899
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
Floors1
Year built1899
Total area1,145 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1074006
Ownership

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

Owner name
Oh Alice
Mailing address
1431 Baker St San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
011618

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Initial analysis

1431 Baker Street is a 2-unit multi-family residential building located in Lower Pacific Heights, constructed in 1899 and currently owned by "Oh Alice." The property has undergone significant improvements and maintenance work in recent years, with the most notable recent upgrade being the replacement of 6 street-facing windows with energy-efficient retrofits in 2021 (cost: $10,000). Between 2016-2017, the building received substantial renovations including a complete re-wiring project to replace knob-and-tube wiring, installation of modern electrical systems (including two 120A circuits for furnaces), kitchen renovations in Unit A (new cabinets, sink, and electrical work), garage door replacements, and re-roofing work. The building's safety systems have been tested with three documented incidents: a malfunctioning alarm system, a water evacuation, and a carbon monoxide detector activation, all of which resulted in no injuries.

The neighborhood surrounding 1431 Baker Street has experienced recurring issues with tree maintenance, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls between 2023-2024 regarding fallen trees and landscaping concerns, with one open case still under investigation as of October 2023. There have been several recent incidents of garbage and debris on the streets near the property, particularly in mid-2024, which required multiple interventions from city services. The building's maintenance history suggests regular upkeep by the current owners, with no documented building code complaints or other major structural issues since the 1990s foundation work. A tenant buyout occurred at a nearby address (1449 Baker Street) in October 2017 involving three tenants and a payment of $20,000, though this is not directly related to the current building's history.

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Risk rating

How 1431 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
72th percentile

Out of 670 buildings in this neighborhood, 188 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
83%
No DBI
violation
17%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

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 80.8%
Moderate concern 16.2%
Severe concern 3.0%
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

1431 Baker St event timeline

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

2024
311 Request Oct 20
Park services area
horticultural bushes plants
311 RequestJun 05
Trees - landscaping

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