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158 Baker St

Haight Ashbury, SF 94117 1219026 6 units · 3 fl · 1906

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Haight Ashbury
At or below average
avg 1.8
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Haight Ashbury average of 1.8.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 158 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 1906
2 or more units
6 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM2
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
Floors3
Year built1906
Total area5,025 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1219026
Ownership

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

Owner name
Capiti Dennis
Mailing address
10593 Englewood Dr Oakland CA 94605
Last sale
102197

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Initial analysis

The 6-unit, 3-story apartment building at 158 Baker Street in the Haight Ashbury neighborhood, owned by Dennis Capiti, was constructed in 1906 and has undergone several significant upgrades over the past few years. Most notably, the building completed its mandatory soft story seismic upgrade in 2017 at a cost of $120,000, bringing it into compliance with San Francisco's earthquake safety requirements. Recent improvements include a 200-amp electrical service upgrade completed in April 2024, street space enhancements in 2018, and reroofing work in 2017. The building has a history of being subject to routine inspections and violations, with eight violations recorded between 2009-2014, primarily relating to fire safety, security, and sanitation issues, all of which were abated by December 2014. Two significant safety complaints were filed in 1994-1995 regarding electrical and gas concerns, but these were also resolved.

The building's recent maintenance record shows attention to both structural and safety improvements, with all soft story requirements now completed and a recent electrical service upgrade. However, there have been persistent issues with graffiti and sidewalk maintenance around the property, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in recent months (August-December 2024) regarding graffiti on public sidewalks and other street maintenance concerns, though these external issues are managed by city services rather than the building ownership. The most recent building-related services, including emergency repairs and routine maintenance, suggest ongoing management engagement with the property's infrastructure needs, particularly in seismic safety and electrical systems. The soft story upgrade has been classified as "Work Complete" with a Certificate of Final Completion (CFC) issued, indicating full compliance with seismic retrofit requirements.

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Risk rating

How 158 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
69th percentile

Out of 581 buildings in this neighborhood, 180 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
78%
No DBI
violation
22%
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.

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 severity forecast
No violation 66.9%
Moderate concern 14.6%
Severe concern 18.5%
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

158 Baker St event timeline

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

2024
Electrical Permit Apr 30
Up grade to 200 amp/ 240v service. relocate service from alleyway to garage.
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