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48-52 Baker St

Haight Ashbury, SF 94117 1236022 2 units · 2 fl · 1904

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 48-52 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
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 built1904
Total area3,520 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1236022
Ownership

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

Owner name
Anderson James R &Wheirmeld
Mailing address
52 Woodside Dr San Anselmo CA 94960
Last sale
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48 Baker St, San Francisco, CA 94117
52 Baker St, San Francisco, CA 94117
50 Baker St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 48-52 Baker Street, located in San Francisco's Haight Ashbury neighborhood, was constructed in 1904 and is currently owned by James R &wheirmeld Anderson. The property has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the years, with the most recent being a completed sewer lateral replacement in September 2023, covering approximately 50 feet of 4" pipe. In 2014, the building received skylights during roof work, though this permit status is listed as filed, while a complete reroofing project from the same year cost $12,800. Historical maintenance records show various repairs including handrail installation on back stairs in 2009 (cost: $500), addressal of dry rot issues on a deck structure in 2007 (cost: $4,000), and multiple street space permits in 2008.

The building experienced a comprehensive routine housing inspection in May 2009, resulting in several violations that were all abated by July 2009. These violations included issues with fire safety (fire extinguishers and related requirements), interior surface damage, security features, and lead paint concerns. A subsequent routine inspection in 2014 shows no active violations. The property has been subject to various graffiti incidents, particularly notable during 2023-2024, with some cases marked as offensive. Recent municipal service calls from 2022 to 2024 indicate ongoing maintenance matters in the surrounding area, including reports of damaged trees, pavement defects, and illegal parking incidents, though these are external to the building itself. The building's maintenance history suggests regular upkeep, with particular attention paid to roofing, exterior maintenance, and compliance with safety regulations.

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Risk rating

How 48-52 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
85th percentile

Out of 581 buildings in this neighborhood, 87 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
85%
No DBI
violation
15%
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 size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Property class: multi-family flat

2–4 unit flats (class F) are a common SF building type with their own maintenance and complaint patterns.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 63.7%
Moderate concern 15.1%
Severe concern 21.2%
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

48-52 Baker St event timeline

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

2025
DBI Complaint May 27
Peeling lead paint is an environmental hazard and a visual blight. ca civil code sec 3479-3480 + ch. 80, anti-blight enforcement procedure in the city¿s administrative code. the presence of one or more of the conditions shown on a property constitutes a public nuisance as defined by law: "blight" refers to any deterioration or disrepair that negatively impacts neighboring properties. when public officials and others ignore the law, it rendering government meanless.
Housing Inspection Services
311 RequestMar 25
Blocking driveway cite tow

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