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848-850 Baker St

North Panhandle, SF 94115 1152025 2 units · 2 fl · 1907

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 North Panhandle — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.7
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the North Panhandle average of 1.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 848-850 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 1907
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.

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 1907
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1907
Total area2,300 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1152025
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Higgins Charles Alexander&g 850 Baker St San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
April 05, 1990

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850 Baker St, San Francisco, CA 94115
848 Baker St, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Initial analysis

The Higgins Gill Family Trust owns this two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in Park North, constructed in 1907. The property has undergone several significant repairs and improvements over the years, most recently receiving a completed reroofing project in July 2024 valued at $17,500. The building has a concerning history of structural incidents, including a 2005 car accident that caused minor front facade damage, which led to repairs completed in 2006. More seriously, the building experienced fire damage in 2007 requiring siding replacement. A plumbing upgrade was performed in 2014 with the replacement of a water heater. The property has faced multiple maintenance challenges in recent years, with several 311 calls in 2024 regarding various issues including graffiti, garbage, and debris on the property, though these were subsequently resolved. Of particular note is a July 2024 building complaint regarding unsafe roof work during windy conditions, which was closed shortly thereafter. The building's repair history includes work completed in 1990 for a horizontal addition, and earlier projects from 2001-1993 for sidewalk and basement slab work, though some of these permits are now expired. The property has maintained active compliance with building codes since the resolution of the 2005 unsafe building designation in 2010. Recent maintenance issues have primarily involved exterior upkeep, including graffiti removal and general cleaning, with the most recent being addressed in October 2024.

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Risk rating

How 848-850 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
87thpercentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 104 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
87%
No DBI
violation
13%
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.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 13%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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848-850 Baker St event timeline

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2024
DBI Complaint Jul 02
Baker & turk- very shady roof work, no public safety setup to divert pedestrians into the roadway. throwing tiles off the roof in 16mph gusts of wind. mobile dumpster blocking lane of traffic. an accident waiting to happen! (311 sr 101000317733)
Building Inspection Division
Building PermitJul 01
Reroofing

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