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1955 Leavenworth St

Russian Hill, SF 94133 0122001 15 units · 3 fl · 1924

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

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 1955 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 1924
2 or more units
15 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.

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 1924
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
Units15
Floors3
Year built1924
Total area8,226 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0122001
Ownership

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

Mailing address
268 Bush St # 1688 San Francisco CA 94104
Last sale
073020

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Initial analysis

The three-story, 15-unit apartment building at 1955 Leavenworth Street in San Francisco's Russian Hill neighborhood, constructed in 1924, is currently experiencing significant pest control challenges, with multiple tenant reports from August 2025 onwards detailing a widespread cockroach infestation affecting multiple units across all floors, particularly in kitchens and bathrooms. Despite the property management's efforts to address the problem through limited spot treatments and sealing cracks in individual units, tenants have repeatedly requested a comprehensive building-wide treatment plan, with at least eight units (12, 14, 22, 24, 26, 32, 34, and 35) confirming pest sightings during the current outbreak. The building has undergone various improvements and renovations in recent years, including a 2022 fire alarm system upgrade to meet current codes with wireless low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas, and multiple unit rehabilitations between 2020-2021 involving kitchen and bathroom upgrades and washer/dryer installations in units 21, 24, 31, and 35. The property has generated substantial service requests over the past seven years, with 514 total requests, including two Department of Building Inspection (DBI) complaints specifically related to the current pest issues. Recent 311 service requests have also documented concerns about garbage and debris, as well as driveway blocking issues, though the most pressing current concern appears to be the ongoing pest infestation situation, which remains unresolved as of September 2025.

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Risk rating

How 1955 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
8th percentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 1042 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
21%
No DBI
violation
79%
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 units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Building size

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

Building permits (past 7 years)

Number of permits pulled at this address — construction or renovation activity over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 16.8%
Moderate concern 68.6%
Severe concern 14.5%
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

1955 Leavenworth St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jul 30
Blocking driveway cite only
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestMar 03
Garbage and debris

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