1301 Baker St, San Francisco, CA 94115

Located in Lower Pacific Heights, 1301 Baker St is a 6-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1917 and currently owned by the Lai Family Trust. The most recent significant work on the property involves electrical upgrades for heaters in two bedrooms and the installation of new laminate flooring, with work permitted in December 2024 and January 2025. The building underwent substantial safety improvements in 2019-2020, including the completion of a fire sprinkler system installation for the first floor and comprehensive fire alarm system upgrades to meet current safety standards, featuring new devices, monitoring capabilities, and low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas.

In 2017, the building added a seventh dwelling unit on the first floor, comprising 6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, and other amenities. The property has experienced several routine inspections and safety-related issues over the years, with the most recent concerning stair safety filed in August 2024 by a resident with mobility concerns, though this complaint is now inactive. Historical violations from 2004 and 2008 addressed fire safety systems, emergency exit lighting, and stairway maintenance, but these issues were resolved.

The building has a completed Soft Story retrofit (Tier 4 status) and has experienced minor fire-related incidents such as false alarms and system activations, with no associated injuries. Recent 311 calls from late 2024 primarily relate to street maintenance and utility issues rather than building-specific problems. The property has undergone regular maintenance and safety upgrades, with all known violations having been resolved, and is currently maintaining compliance with current building codes and safety requirements.