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433-435 Baker St

North Panhandle, SF 94117 1199004 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

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 433-435 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
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.

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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area3,350 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1199004
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Andrew J & Jolanda M Howe T 435 Baker St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
February 16, 2012

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433 Baker St, San Francisco, CA 94117
435 Baker St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The 433-435 Baker Street property is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1900, currently owned by Howe 2016 Family Trust. The building has undergone significant renovations and has a complex permit history spanning several years, with particular focus on fire safety systems, heating improvements, and unit modifications. Most notably, between 2017-2022, the property received substantial fire safety upgrades including the installation of a sprinkler monitoring system ($4,900 in 2022), smoke detection systems, and associated electrical work. The building's heating system was modernized with the installation of a hydronic radiant heating system in December 2017, while plumbing upgrades included the addition of a fireplace in 2021-2023.

The building's renovation history includes several concerning incidents, particularly in 2017-2020 when multiple complaints were filed regarding unauthorized work, including significant excavation and construction beyond permit scope. A notable complaint in September 2020 reported that construction remained unfinished for over two years, with active scaffolding and work resuming without proper permits. Earlier complaints in 2015 documented possible unauthorized unit conversions and illegal unit status. Recent planning records indicate proposed foundation upgrades to current seismic codes and interior remodeling work, with attention to maintaining proper bedroom counts and open space requirements. The property has also experienced some exterior maintenance issues, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in 2024 regarding garbage and debris removal, though these are primarily related to public space maintenance rather than building-specific issues.

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Risk rating

How 433-435 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
91stpercentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 72 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
89%
No DBI
violation
11%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Building age

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

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 11%
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

433-435 Baker St event timeline

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2025
311 Request Dec 19
Garbage and debris
other bagged boxed contained garbage
311 RequestJan 13
Municipal transportation agency

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