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561 BAKER ST

Lone Mountain/USF · San Francisco 94117

Last updated Apr 27, 2026 from public records

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Building report score

38/100 High concern

F

Public records show 1 active complaint, 48 complaint records, 6 permit events in the last 5 years, and repeat themes around plumbing / leaks and structural / unsafe conditions.

What public records show

1 Active complaints
0 Active notice files
0 Active Fire violations
6 Recent permits
Year built 1900
Units 12
Property class Apartment 5 to 14 Units
Neighborhood Lone Mountain/USF

Issue signals

Themes and patterns

Plumbing / leaks 22 cases
Structural / unsafe conditions 19 cases
Electrical 13 cases
Fire / life safety 12 cases
Illegal work / permits 10 cases

Active enforcement

Open safety and housing issues

DBI complaint 202653055

Mar 19, 2026 · Active · Housing Inspection Services

Date last observed: 18-mar-26; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling stairway safety; mold; work being done in dangerous manner; ; additional information: they replaced some of the stairs with improperly treated wood so now they are all moldy;

Formal notices

Notices of violation

No active formal notices on file.

Permit history

Recent permit activity

Permit 201905291850

Issued May 29, 2019 · issued

install new 1.5" dia handrail at 36" above no sing of treads at entry. new handrail will be install 1.5" off the wall and extend 12" beyond the run of the stairs at the top and bottom. the permit address nov #200006737 comply with #4.

Permit 201611303759

Issued Nov 30, 2016 · issued

revision to app# 201510169982, remove scope of work ,not to remove legal window in bathroom of unit 4 on second floor.

Permit 201510169982

Issued Feb 12, 2016 · issued

to comply with nov #200563868:#5 repair window sash frame,#6 remove bathroom windows installed w/o permit.#7repair/maintain fire escape drop ladder in working condition,#9repair garbage chute,#17install ventilation at bathrm & remove ligtwell infill,#26 obtain elec/plmb for gas f

Permit M573107

Issued Mar 27, 2015 · issued

street space permit

Permit M558227

Issued Feb 10, 2015 · issued

street space

Fire records

Fire violations and inspections

No unresolved Fire violation was found.

Resident reports

Building-related 311 reports

General Request 101002311654

Jul 24, 2025 · Closed

Residential Building 101002279026

Jul 19, 2025 · Closed

Residential Building 101002279016

Jul 19, 2025 · Closed

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Complaints (48)
Notices of violation (18)
Fire violations (4)
Fire inspections (25)
Permits (25)

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