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120-122 Baker St

Haight Ashbury, SF 94117 1219020 6 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
7
FewerMore

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

Rent & eviction protection

Is 120-122 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
6 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
Units6
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area4,560 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1219020
Ownership

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

Owner name
Jaber Joe Jad & Dawn
Mailing address
1418 34th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
032618

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122 Baker St, San Francisco, CA 94117
120 Baker St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The 6-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 120-122 Baker St in Haight Ashbury, owned by Joe Jad & Dawn Jaber, was constructed in 1900 and currently has several active concerns that merit attention. Most notably, there are multiple active building violations from December 2022 regarding fire safety and emergency preparedness, including issues with fire extinguisher maintenance, fire escape ladder condition, and the need for a compliance affidavit. The building has a history of maintenance and systems challenges, with significant electrical issues noted in 2025 when the 400-amp service requires replacement due to equipment failures. The property has experienced recurring problems with common areas and systems, evidenced by multiple complaints between 2019-2022 regarding the communal washer/dryer, plumbing, and electrical equipment. Previous repairs have included window replacements with double-pane units, kitchen cabinet work, and various electrical upgrades in 2012. The building has undergone several routine inspections over the years, revealing issues such as poor ventilation and security concerns in 2002 that were subsequently addressed. Historical maintenance records show multiple stair repairs and general improvements from 1997-1998.

Recent activity around the property primarily relates to external environmental factors, including encampments and sidewalk maintenance, as documented in 2023-2024 311 calls. While these external issues are not directly related to the building's internal conditions, they do impact the property's overall environment. The building's documented history shows a pattern of periodic maintenance and compliance issues that have required attention, with some improvements made over time but also recurring problems that suggest ongoing maintenance challenges.

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Risk rating

How 120-122 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
6th percentile

Out of 581 buildings in this neighborhood, 546 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
27%
No DBI
violation
73%
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.

Number of units

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

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 18.1%
Moderate concern 48.0%
Severe concern 33.9%
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

120-122 Baker St event timeline

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

2025
Electrical Permit Jan 01
The existing (400amp single phase overhead) electrical service suffered some equipment failures. replacement will be like for like.
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