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645-647 Baker St

North Panhandle, SF 94117 1177001 3 units · 3 fl · 1900

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in North Panhandle — not a forecast
Above average
avg 1.7
8
FewerMore

This building has 8 novs (7y), above the North Panhandle average of 1.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 645-647 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 1900
2 or more units
3 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 1900
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 built1900
Total area7,260 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1177001
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
1977 14th Ave San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale
November 27, 2013

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1801 Mcallister St, San Francisco, CA 94117
647 Baker St, San Francisco, CA 94117
645 Baker St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 645-647 Baker Street, owned by Str Baker LLC, was constructed in 1900 and contains three units. The property has undergone several significant improvements and faced notable challenges over the past few decades. Most recently, in January 2024, substantial electrical upgrades were completed, including the installation of new lighting fixtures and electrical circuits, along with plumbing work involving water line relocation for sink and range installation. The building experienced serious maintenance issues in 2019, with multiple complaints regarding rodent infestation, heating system problems, and safety concerns, prompting violations that were abated by January 2020. Earlier improvements included a complete roof replacement (1989), third-floor remodeling (2002), and various system upgrades such as a sewer line replacement (2014), dryer vent modification (2009), and comprehensive electrical work in 2009 that included installing new service equipment.

The property has undergone zoning changes and planning considerations, including a reclassification from RM-1 to NC-1, impacting the southern corners of the intersection. Recent building maintenance records show ongoing attention to infrastructure, including plumbing repairs, heating system updates, and electrical improvements. A recent pattern of street cleaning issues has been documented through 311 calls in early 2025, though these are generally related to public space maintenance rather than building-specific problems. While the building's history shows periods of significant concern regarding habitability and safety, particularly in 2019, the subsequent corrective actions and recent improvements suggest ongoing maintenance and upgrading efforts by the current ownership.

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Risk rating

How 645-647 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
32ndpercentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 542 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
66%
No DBI
violation
34%
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 size

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

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 34%
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

645-647 Baker St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jun 26
Garbage and debris
mattress
311 RequestMay 08
Garbage and debris

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