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28-32 Baker St

Haight Ashbury, SF 94117 1236019 6 units · 3 fl · 1904

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
3
FewerMore

This building has 3 novs (7y), above the Haight Ashbury average of 1.8.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 28-32 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 1904
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
Floors3
Year built1904
Total area5,970 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1236019
Ownership

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

Owner name
Habash Khalil Essa
Mailing address
1257 30th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
020305

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30 Baker St, San Francisco, CA 94117
32 Baker St, San Francisco, CA 94117
28 Baker St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The 3-story, 6-unit multi-family residential building at 28-32 Baker Street in Haight-Ashbury, built in 1904 and currently owned by Khalil Essa Habash, has experienced significant maintenance and safety issues in recent years. The most pressing concern is an active housing violation case from 2019 regarding an unauthorized dwelling unit in the basement, with multiple associated safety concerns including inadequate fire resistance, improper exiting, and lack of required smoke detectors. In late 2020 and early 2021, there were numerous complaints about unpermitted renovations and hazardous electrical work, particularly in Unit 28b, though subsequent permits were obtained in 2021 for bathroom/kitchen remodeling and related electrical/plumbing work.

The building has shown some positive recent activity, with the completion of legitimate improvements to Unit 28B's bathroom, kitchen, and heating systems in 2021, along with repairs to common area lighting following a violation notice. However, there remains a concerning history of code violations and safety issues, including multiple instances of unpermitted work, inadequate handrails (which were subsequently corrected in 2009), and various fire safety concerns noted in 2009. The building's exterior and immediate surroundings have experienced typical urban issues as evidenced by recent 311 calls, including graffiti removal, sidewalk maintenance, and street cleaning needs between 2022-2024, though these are not direct reflections on the building's condition.

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Risk rating

How 28-32 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
1th percentile

Out of 581 buildings in this neighborhood, 575 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
18%
No DBI
violation
82%
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.

Director's hearing rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building rate of director's hearings across the owner's portfolio.

Number of units

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 14.6%
Moderate concern 52.1%
Severe concern 33.3%
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

28-32 Baker St event timeline

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

2025
Building Permit Apr 23
As-built to permit 202501309371. provide and install one smoke detector at the entry obby of 30 baker st.
$1 · Complete
Electrical PermitFeb 04
Provide & install new facp w/built-in off-site communicator (fire lite); provide & install new smoke detectors above facp & all common areas; provide & install new heat detector in laundry room; provide & install manual pull stations at the facp & all egress; provide & install new lf sounders per 1103.7.6.1

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