17 Baker St, San Francisco, CA 94117

The two-unit residential building at 17 Baker Street, located in the Haight Ashbury neighborhood and owned by Stanley R Dufford 2018 Tr, has a notable history of maintenance and safety concerns. Built in 1900, this two-story flats and duplex structure has undergone several significant repairs over the past decade, particularly in relation to dry rot issues. In 2015, three separate permits were issued and completed for dry rot repairs, including work on stairs at both the front and rear of the building, with costs totaling between $5,000 and $12,000.

A reroofing project was completed in 1998, and a sidewalk permit was issued in 2006. More recently, the building has experienced multiple fire safety concerns, with four alarm system-related complaints filed between 2020 and 2024, including violations in March 2020 and December 2023. A sleeping area requirement violation was issued in December 2023 and remains open as of the latest records.

The most recent fire incident recorded was a malfunctioning smoke detector activation in 733, though no civilian injuries were reported. The property has also been the subject of numerous 311 calls throughout 2024, primarily relating to graffiti, illegal postings, and parking violations in the vicinity. While most of these cases have been resolved, they indicate ongoing maintenance and public space management challenges in the immediate area surrounding the building.