1811 Leavenworth St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The 7-unit apartment building at 1811 Leavenworth Street in Russian Hill, owned by Alfred Gee Bypass Trust, is a 4-story structure built in 1916 that has undergone significant modernization and safety improvements over the past several years. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory soft-story seismic retrofit in 2017 at a cost of $99,000, achieving Tier 3 status with Certificate of Final Completion issued. Between 2021 and 2022, substantial renovations were carried out in multiple units (2, 4, 5, 6, and 7), including converting dining rooms to studies/bedrooms, kitchen and bathroom rehabilitations, adding second bathrooms, and installing washer/dryer facilities, with each unit renovation costing approximately $30,000 to $50,000.

The building's fire safety systems were also upgraded in 2021-2022, including a new fire alarm system installation to comply with current codes and the replacement of eight electrical sub-panels. The property has experienced recurring boiler-related issues, with the most recent complaint in December 2024 regarding permit renewal that was subsequently resolved in January 2025. Historical violations from 2001 and 2008 pertaining to fire safety equipment, lead paint concerns, and security features were all addressed and abated.

Plumbing improvements include the installation of backflow devices for the steam boiler system, with the most recent installation completed in April 2022. Recent maintenance and inspection history suggests active management and prompt response to building systems' needs, though the boiler permit renewal requirements indicate periodic administrative oversights. The building successfully completed all required safety upgrades, including the soft-story retrofit, and has maintained active permits for its essential systems, including plumbing and electrical infrastructure.