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636 Baker St

North Panhandle, SF 94117 1178019 3 units · 3 fl · 1895

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 636 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 1895
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 1895
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 built1895
Total area4,650 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1178019
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Sharon L Pellerin Po Box 590247 San Francisco CA 94159
Last sale
February 28, 1989

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Included addresses

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1795 Mcallister St, San Francisco, CA 94117
636 Baker St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1799 Mcallister St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1797 Mcallister St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The three-unit multi-family residential building at 636 Baker Street, owned by the Pellerin Revocable Trust Th, is a three-story flats and duplex structure built in 1895, located in San Francisco's Park North neighborhood. The building has undergone several significant improvements over the past decades, with the most recent major work being electrical system upgrades initiated in early 2025, including replacement of dated breaker panels and installation of new circuits. Previous substantial renovations include a $29,700 reroofing project in 2015, multiple plumbing and electrical upgrades in 2009 including kitchen remodeling, floor joist repairs, and new commercial kitchen installations, as well as exterior siding replacement work completed in 2006. The building has been subject to regular routine safety inspections, with the most recent occurring in 2019, and although it received one building violation in 2011 regarding accessible bathroom signage, this was promptly addressed within one month.

Recent activity at the property has primarily involved maintenance of common areas and infrastructure, with multiple 311 calls recorded between December 2024 and January 2025 regarding overflowing city garbage cans, though these were external to the building itself. The building's safety record shows three fire-related incidents in recent years, all of which were false alarms or detector activations with no associated injuries or actual fires. The property has maintained compliance with housing regulations, with all identified issues being resolved promptly and all major systems receiving periodic updates to ensure safety and functionality.

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Risk rating

How 636 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
51stpercentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 391 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
75%
No DBI
violation
25%
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.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 25%
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

636 Baker St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Aug 02
Garbage and debris
city garbage can overflowing
311 RequestJul 19
Debris box maintenance overflowing

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