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102 Baker St

Haight Ashbury, SF 94117 1219018 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Haight Ashbury
Above average
avg 1.8
10
FewerMore

This building has 10 novs (7y), above the Haight Ashbury average of 1.8.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 102 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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area2,680 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1219018
Ownership

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

Owner name
Nedeau 1994 Living Trust Th
Mailing address
Christopher A Nedeau 154 Baker St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
102194

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Initial analysis

102 Baker Street is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1900 in the Haight Ashbury neighborhood, currently owned by the Nedeau 1994 Living Trust. The property has undergone significant and tumultuous construction and renovation work since 2014, including attempts to legalize a fourth floor unit, seismic upgrades, and installation of a fire sprinkler system. The most recent permitted work, costing $63,000, involved reroofing to address building code violations, while a $67,900 permit for a comprehensive fire sprinkler system installation was issued in December 2024. There have been multiple building violations and complaints since 2022, primarily related to the building's vacant status, lead paint concerns, and security issues. The property has been the subject of several enforcement actions regarding building permits and unauthorized work, with particular scrutiny in 2022-2023 regarding unauthorized roof height modifications and building safety concerns.

The building's recent history has been marked by multiple active complaints and compliance issues, including six active violations filed in May 2022 related to security, plumbing, lead hazards, and sanitation. There were significant structural concerns documented in 2020-2021 requiring foundation work, including geogrouting for soil stabilization and temporary shoring installation. The property was reported as abandoned in late 2022, with concerns about inadequate security, raccoon infestation, and lead paint hazards. While several permits for foundation work, soil stabilization, and fire safety improvements have been issued and completed, there have been ongoing concerns about compliance with various building codes and unauthorized modifications. The building's renovation history includes attempts to convert storage space to garage use and various interior remodeling projects, though there have been disputes regarding the scope of work and necessary permits. The property has also experienced issues with unauthorized wiring, illegal units, and various safety concerns over its history, with multiple active complaints as of 2023-2024 regarding construction work, safety, and building security.

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Risk rating

How 102 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
3th percentile

Out of 581 buildings in this neighborhood, 564 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
20%
No DBI
violation
80%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

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

Director's hearing rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building rate of director's hearings across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 6.2%
Moderate concern 65.7%
Severe concern 28.0%
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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The story over time

102 Baker St event timeline

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

2025
Electrical Permit Aug 22
Online electrical permit: 60 of buildings of 6 dwelling units or less. new fire alarm panel to monitor sprinkler system only. 1 pull 1 smoke waterflow and tamper.
Complete
Building PermitAug 20
Fire alarm system add-on to enable sprinkler system monitoring

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