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737-741 Baker St

North Panhandle, SF 94115 1158004 3 units · 3 fl · 1905

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more 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 737-741 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 1905
2 or more units
3 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 1905
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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1905
Total area2,800 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1158004
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Craig Renald V 741 Baker St San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale

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737 Baker St, San Francisco, CA 94115
739 Baker St, San Francisco, CA 94115
741 Baker St, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Initial analysis

The multi-family residential building at 737-741 Baker Street, located in Park North, is a three-unit structure built in 1905, classified as Flats & Duplex. The building has undergone several significant maintenance and safety-related events over the past decades. Most recently, in August 2019, there was an electrical service repair required due to damage from a tree fall, which was promptly completed. The building received a new roof in October 2010 at a cost of $9,680, and underwent code compliance improvements in 1986. A notable cluster of building violations was documented in August 2002, including issues with stairs, security requirements (self-closing exterior doors), and gas meter instructions, all of which were resolved by October 2002. The property has undergone routine safety inspections, with the most recent recorded in February 2017, and there was one unidentified fire-related complaint in January 2014 that was resolved the following day.

The building's maintenance history shows regular attention to structural and safety issues, though it is worth noting the age of some infrastructure, being over 118 years old as of 2023. A 2021 municipal service request related to planter boxes and benches in the public right of way was resolved by DPW. While the building has experienced various maintenance issues over the years, records indicate that most violations and complaints have been addressed and resolved in a timely manner, with no active violations or complaints as of October 2023.

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Risk rating

How 737-741 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
39thpercentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 486 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
70%
No DBI
violation
30%
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.

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.

Building age

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 30%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

737-741 Baker St event timeline

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2025
311 Request May 08
Other including abandoned toter
Litter Receptacle Maintenance

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