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133-141 Baker St

Haight Ashbury, SF 94117 1220002 10 units · 3 fl · 1900

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Haight Ashbury — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.7
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Haight Ashbury average of 1.7.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 133-141 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
10 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
Units10
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area5,850 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1220002
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Ken Meislin 655 Montgomery St Ste 1705 San Francisco CA 94111
Last sale
April 06, 2017

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with a risk rating for each.

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Included addresses

All street addresses sharing this blocklot that are covered by this report.

135 Baker St, San Francisco, CA 94117
141 Baker St, San Francisco, CA 94117
133 Baker St, San Francisco, CA 94117
139 Baker St, San Francisco, CA 94117
137 Baker St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The three-story, 10-unit multi-family residential building at 133-141 Baker Street, constructed in 1900, has undergone significant safety upgrades and renovation work in recent years under the ownership of First Class Baker LLC. Most notably, in 2020, the building received comprehensive fire safety improvements including a new fire sprinkler system ($12,000), fire alarm system ($17,426), and electrical upgrades including a new 400-amp service with additional meters ($120,000). The property completed its mandatory soft-story seismic retrofitting (Tier 3) and addressed various building violations from 2017, including fire safety and electrical system corrections, with all these issues officially abated by August 2017.

The building's recent maintenance history shows substantial investment in infrastructure improvements, including the installation of new hydronic fan coil systems, backflow device replacement in 2022 for compliance purposes, and comprehensive plumbing system upgrades. Historical records indicate various routine inspections and some past issues, such as a water intrusion complaint from 2017 and a sewer problem from 2001, though these have been resolved. The building's permit history shows active management and improvement of the property, particularly focusing on safety upgrades, with no current active violations. Recent 311 calls from December 2024 primarily relate to external issues such as graffiti and encampments in the vicinity, rather than building-specific problems. The property's conversion of ground floor spaces to add accessory dwelling units (ADUs) has been completed, with the addition work properly permitted and inspected.

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Risk rating

How 133-141 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
17thpercentile

Out of 581 buildings in this neighborhood, 482 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
48%
No DBI
violation
52%
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.

Building permits (past 7 years)

Number of permits pulled at this address — construction or renovation activity over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 52%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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133-141 Baker St event timeline

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2026
Fire Complaint Mar 13
Blocked Exits
Violation Issued
Fire ComplaintMar 13
Sprinkler/Standpipe Systems

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