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720 Baker St

North Panhandle, SF 94115 1157009B 12 units · 3 fl · 1913

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in North Panhandle
Above average
avg 1.7
3
FewerMore

This building has 3 novs (7y), above the North Panhandle average of 1.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 720 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 1913
2 or more units
12 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 1913
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
Units12
Floors3
Year built1913
Total area9,960 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1157009B
Ownership

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

Mailing address
268 Bush St # 1688 San Francisco CA 94104
Last sale
032420

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Initial analysis

The 12-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 720 Baker Street, constructed in 1913 and currently owned by 720 Baker Owner LLC, has undergone substantial renovations and faced several significant maintenance challenges over the past decade. Most recently, in 2023-2024, there have been concerns about window conditions, with complaints about dry rot, drafts, and heating difficulties reported in March 2024. The building completed mandatory soft-story seismic improvements and received its Certificate of Final Completion in 2024. Significant renovation work has been performed throughout the building, including multiple unit remodels between 2018-2021 involving kitchen and bathroom relocations, bedroom conversions, and modernizations with costs totaling over $250,000. A critical plumbing issue emerged in March 2019 with a collapsed drain/waste line in the basement, which required repairs, and earlier complaints in 2018 indicated sewage system problems that impacted the building's infrastructure.

The building has experienced various maintenance and safety issues over the years, including heating system problems, water intrusion, and mold concerns. In 2018, multiple violations were documented regarding general maintenance, window conditions, and heating requirements, though these were abated by June 2018. The fire safety system was upgraded in 2020 to comply with modern requirements, and routine fire safety inspections in 2018-2020 noted some conditions that were promptly corrected. Recent historical maintenance records show regular improvements to the building's systems, including electrical upgrades, plumbing system improvements, and compliance with safety codes. While the building has had periodic maintenance challenges, particularly during the 2018-2019 period, recent years show consistent investment in unit improvements and building systems, including a recent focus on addressing window-related concerns.

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Risk rating

How 720 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
13th percentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 693 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
44%
No DBI
violation
56%
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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 27.2%
Moderate concern 35.0%
Severe concern 37.8%
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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720 Baker St event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint Jul 02
Date last observed: 26-jun-26; floor: basement; exact location: basement; building type: residence/dwelling broken sewer; water entering building; other plumbing; ; additional information: raw sewage backed up into the basement. the floor is covered in feces, and has been this way for days. no response from the owner, 2b living;
Housing Inspection Services
DBI ComplaintJul 01
Date last observed: 26-jun-26; time last observed: reported to owner 2 days ago; floor: basement; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling water intrusion; broken sewer; stairway safety; ; additional information: raw sewage flooding basement preventing access to recology.;

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