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1303-1305 Baker St

Lower Pacific Heights, SF 94115 1081007 2 units · 1 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 1303-1305 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
Floors1
Year built1900
Total area1,590 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1081007
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lai Family Trust
Mailing address
Lai Shana Chan, Trustee 659 22Nd Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
052908

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1303 Baker St, San Francisco, CA 94115
1305 Baker St, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Initial analysis

The Lai Family Trust property at 1303-1305 Baker Street is a 1-story, 2-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1900, located in San Francisco's Lower Pacific Heights neighborhood. The building's history shows significant structural modifications between 1982 and 1988, including structural upgrading to the lower flat, installation of aluminum windows, addition of partition walls to create two bedrooms, and a horizontal addition to enclose a patio. There were several proposed changes to the building's use during the 1980s, including attempted conversions and legalizations of classroom usage and a community teaching clinic, but these permits were either cancelled or ultimately disapproved.

More recently, the property has experienced recurring issues with graffiti, particularly between 2023 and 2024, though all reported incidents were resolved through various city services, including the SES Graffiti Crew. There has been one parking enforcement issue in December 2023 involving a vehicle blocking the driveway, which resulted in a citation. There is also one recorded instance of waste management enforcement in August 2024 regarding toters being left out continuously, which was resolved through outreach and enforcement. The building's permit history and recent 311 calls suggest ongoing maintenance and community engagement issues in the immediate vicinity, though the building itself appears to be maintaining its established residential use without any major recent modifications or proposed changes to its fundamental use or structure.

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Risk rating

How 1303-1305 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
87th percentile

Out of 670 buildings in this neighborhood, 87 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
88%
No DBI
violation
12%
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.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

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 83.6%
Moderate concern 13.1%
Severe concern 3.3%
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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1303-1305 Baker St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Apr 22
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