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1040 Baker St

Anza Vista, SF 94115 1117002 4 units · 5 fl · 1963

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Anza Vista — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.3
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Anza Vista average of 1.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1040 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 1963
2 or more units
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1963
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units4
Floors5
Year built1963
Total area4,655 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1117002
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Won Robin N Trustee 1040 Baker St Apt 4 San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The 5-story, 4-unit multi-family residential building at 1040 Baker Street in Anza Vista, owned by Michael Anthony Won Lvg Tr, has been standing since 1963 and has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the years. Most recently, in October 2023, dry rot repairs were completed in the lightwell and around various windows, representing the latest in a series of moisture-related maintenance issues that have persisted since at least 2002, when dry rot was documented in multiple locations including bathrooms and decks. The building has undergone two major roofing projects in 2008-2009 (totaling approximately $30,200), and in 2011, the foundation received attention with an underpinning project costing $20,000. A solar installation was completed in 2008, consisting of 22 roof-mounted PV modules with a total rating of 4.35kW.

The building's history includes several housing code violations and compliance issues, though most of these were resolved promptly. In September 2002, violations related to fire safety and security (fire extinguishers and self-closing doors) were documented but abated by November 2002. More recently, in 2019, there was a complaint regarding unpermitted work on a driveway and fire exit concerns, though this was noted as not active. The property has experienced recurring issues with dry rot across various building elements, including lightwells, garage doors, and windows, with the most recent repairs in 2023 costing $6,500. Outside the building structure itself, the property has seen multiple parking-related complaints in 2024, primarily concerning blocked driveways, though these are external to the building's direct management concerns. Recent service calls have addressed various issues including a missing sewer vent cover (December 2023) and reports of graffiti (November and September 2023), though in at least one instance, no graffiti was found upon inspection.

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Risk rating

How 1040 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
53rdpercentile

Out of 136 buildings in this neighborhood, 64 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
81%
No DBI
violation
19%
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.

Number of floors

Building height affects maintenance complexity and is one of the size signals the model uses.

Building age

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 19%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1040 Baker St event timeline

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2026
DBI Complaint Mar 23
Date last observed: 20-mar-26; time last observed: 9:00am; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling work w/o permit;
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