1918-1928 Leavenworth St, San Francisco, CA 94133

The property at 1918-1928 Leavenworth Street is a three-story, six-unit multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Russian Hill neighborhood. Built in 1916 and currently owned by the Mary Louise Klar Living Trust, this apartment building has undergone several significant improvements and faced various maintenance challenges over the years. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2017 at a cost of $120,000, with subsequent related work in 2019, bringing it into compliance with seismic safety requirements.

Recent improvements include a shower room remodel and bathroom renovation in 2022, a new steam boiler installation in 2020, and most recently, work to replace knob and tube wiring and update electrical systems in early 2024. The building has experienced periodic maintenance issues requiring attention, particularly regarding safety systems. A 2005 inspection identified concerns about fire escape obstructions and smoke detector compliance, while recent 2024 routine inspections noted issues with illegal locks on fire escape windows and various building maintenance items including door knob repairs, wall and ceiling repairs, and weatherstripping needs.

The building has a documented history of fire alarm activations, primarily related to cooking incidents and system malfunctions, though no serious fire incidents or civilian injuries have been reported. External maintenance and neighborhood issues have been documented through 311 calls, primarily relating to parking violations and some noise complaints. The property's maintenance record shows consistent efforts to address both routine upkeep and comply with safety requirements, though some recent violations regarding building systems and safety features suggest ongoing maintenance needs.