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1938-1942 Leavenworth St

Russian Hill, SF 94133 0121025 3 units · 3 fl · 1916

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 Russian Hill
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 1938-1942 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 1916
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM2
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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1916
Total area3,972 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0121025
Ownership

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

Owner name
Survivor'S Trust-Ying J & M
Mailing address
May Chow Jung Trustee 650 4Th Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
031997

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1942 Leavenworth St, San Francisco, CA 94133
1938 Leavenworth St, San Francisco, CA 94133
1940 Leavenworth St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The property at 1938-1942 Leavenworth St in Russian Hill is a three-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1916, currently owned by Survivor's Trust-ying J & M. The building has undergone several significant recent modifications, most notably a September 2024 permit for expansion of conditioned living space and a November 2024 exploratory demolition to assess dryrot damage and plumbing leaks on the first floor. Historical records show previous work including roofing (2001), backyard stair repairs (2008), and various maintenance projects from the 1990s. The building had some fire safety violations in 2006 regarding fire extinguishers and wood stairs, though these were promptly addressed within one month.

Recent municipal activity around the building in 2023-2024 has included multiple street cleaning and maintenance issues, particularly concerning waste removal and abandoned furniture, as well as two incidents of vehicles blocking driveways. A water leak issue was reported and resolved in July 2024. The property's ongoing improvements, including the current construction work, suggest active maintenance though the exploratory demolition for water damage assessment raises potential concerns about building condition. The planned conversion of unconditioned living space to conditioned living space, particularly in the garage area, indicates significant interior modifications while preserving the existing three-unit structure and independent access to each unit.

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Risk rating

How 1938-1942 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

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
53th percentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 533 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
76%
No DBI
violation
24%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 58.7%
Moderate concern 24.0%
Severe concern 17.3%
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

1938-1942 Leavenworth St event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit Apr 14
As builts for permit # 202511048856 - for fire sprinkler system and underground.
$1 · Issued

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