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400 Baker St

North Panhandle, SF 94117 1200013 10 units · 3 fl · 1986

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over 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
4
FewerMore

This building has 4 novs (7y), above the North Panhandle average of 1.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 400 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 1986
2 or more units
10 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

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 1986
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
May be covered by AB 1482. The building is old enough for the statewide rent cap (5% + regional CPI, capped at 10% per year) and just-cause protection after 12 months of tenancy.

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
Units10
Floors3
Year built1986
Total area16,155 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1200013
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Po Box 5456 Novato CA 94948
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The 10-unit, three-story apartment building at 400 Baker Street in Park North, owned by Thomas Joseph Linehan, was constructed in 1986 following permits issued in 1985, including a foundation design revision. The building has undergone regular routine housing inspections dating from 1998 through 2023, with several significant issues noted over the years. Most recently, in 2023, there is an active routine inspection on record. Notable past concerns include a 2021 complaint about insect/rodent infestation in Unit 202 that was reported to have persisted for over a month, and a series of fire safety violations between 2017-2024 related to alarm systems and fire extinguishers, though all were marked as "Condition Corrected" or "Abated" after appropriate remedial actions were taken.

The building's fire safety history reveals multiple instances requiring attention to fire alarm systems and extinguishers, with violations specifically issued in June 2017 for both issues, though these were subsequently abated. In terms of maintenance and safety infrastructure, there were two violations in 2007 regarding smoke enclosure doors and gas utility shutoff tools, both of which were resolved by May 2007. The property has experienced four fire-related incidents since 2009, including non-fire smoke detector activations and a confined cooking fire, but notably none resulted in civilian injuries. Recent activity near the building has primarily involved external issues like graffiti and street cleaning concerns, as documented in multiple 311 calls between November and December 2024, though these appear to be related to public space maintenance rather than building operations.

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Risk rating

How 400 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
5thpercentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 757 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
35%
No DBI
violation
65%
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Building size

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

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 65%
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

400 Baker St event timeline

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

2026
Fire Complaint Feb 02
Extinguishers
Building Violation (NOV)Jan 26
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