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17 Baker St

Haight Ashbury, SF 94117 1235005 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

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
Above average
avg 1.8
5
FewerMore

This building has 5 novs (7y), above the Haight Ashbury average of 1.8.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 17 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 area2,640 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1235005
Ownership

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

Owner name
Stanley R Dufford 2018 Tr
Mailing address
Dufford Stanley R Trustee 17 Baker St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
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Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

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.

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Risk rating

How 17 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
68th percentile

Out of 581 buildings in this neighborhood, 186 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
77%
No DBI
violation
23%
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.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 76.4%
Moderate concern 13.3%
Severe concern 10.3%
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

17 Baker St event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Nov 17
Blocking driveway cite tow
Parking Enforcement
Building Violation (NOV)Sep 30
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