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2523-2527 Leavenworth St

Russian Hill, SF 94133 0045002 3 units · 4 fl · 1940

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Russian Hill — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Russian Hill average of 1.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2523-2527 Leavenworth 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 1940
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH1D
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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1940
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors4
Year built1940
Total area3,656 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0045002
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Fraenkel Jeffrey A & Mark A 2525 Leavenworth St San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
July 03, 1997

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2523 Leavenworth St, San Francisco, CA 94133
2527 Leavenworth St, San Francisco, CA 94133
2525 Leavenworth St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The 2523-2527 Leavenworth Street property is a three-unit, four-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1940, located in San Francisco's Russian Hill neighborhood. The building has undergone several significant renovation and maintenance projects over the past decades, with the most recent work occurring in 2023 involving the completion of previously approved remodeling work, and a 2019 reroofing project costing $45,000. The building underwent major interior improvements in 2007, including removal of a steel column, installation of cabinets, flooring work, and electrical updates comprising new lights, switches, and receptacles. Historical records indicate multiple routine housing inspections between 2001 and 2008, with the most notable issues emerging from a 2006 inspection that identified several safety concerns including incomplete fire safety equipment maintenance, gas meter instructions, and smoke detector requirements; these violations were all abated by September 2006.

More recently, the building has faced several fire safety concerns, including a 2023 violation regarding sprinkler/standpipe systems that was issued in June and resolved by September. Historical fire safety inspections between 2016 and 2022 noted issues with alarm systems and fire extinguishers, though most were either corrected or found to have no merit. The property has maintained active compliance with building and safety requirements, as evidenced by the completion of various permits and prompt resolution of violations. The surrounding area has experienced typical urban maintenance issues, as documented in numerous 311 calls between 2023 and 2024, primarily related to street cleaning and graffiti removal, though these concerns are external to the building itself.

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Risk rating

How 2523-2527 Leavenworth 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
77thpercentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 261 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

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.

Number of floors

Building height affects maintenance complexity and is one of the size signals the model uses.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 15%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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2523-2527 Leavenworth St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jun 14
Blocked sidewalk
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