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626-628 Baker St

North Panhandle, SF 94117 1178017 2 units · 2 fl · 1893

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in North Panhandle
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 626-628 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 1893
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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1893
Total area2,225 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1178017
Ownership

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

Owner name
Poskanzer Kira & Rotman Jon
Mailing address
Susan Cornell 628 Baker St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
110518

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628 Baker St, San Francisco, CA 94117
626 Baker St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building at 626-628 Baker Street in Park North, owned by Poskanzer Kira & Rotman Jon, was constructed in 1893 and has undergone several significant renovations over the past decade. The most substantial work occurred in 2017, when the rear building underwent comprehensive improvements including kitchen and bathroom renovations, foundation reinforcement, wood frame work, partition reconfiguration, and roof replacement, totaling approximately $106,000 in construction costs. This project also involved the installation of new French doors, window replacements, and extensive plumbing and electrical upgrades including a new 200-amp service panel and comprehensive rewiring throughout the living spaces.

The property has maintained an active maintenance record with various improvements, including a completed shower installation, furnace installation, and multiple systems upgrades in 2017. A solar installation project from 2012 for PV modules was cancelled. Recent concerns have primarily involved external issues such as parking violations, with multiple citations issued between 2020-2024 for blocked driveways and sidewalk parking. There have been several municipal service calls regarding sidewalk defects, street trees, and graffiti between 2020-2022, though most were resolved through standard city processes. The building's fire alarm system had two complaints in October 2006, both of which were promptly resolved. A tenant buyout was recorded in September 2016 for $25,000. The property's maintenance and upgrade history suggests regular attention to building systems, though recent years have seen more focus on external neighborhood issues rather than building-specific concerns.

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Risk rating

How 626-628 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
97th percentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 24 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
93%
No DBI
violation
7%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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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.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 87.1%
Moderate concern 10.5%
Severe concern 2.4%
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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