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1801 Leavenworth St

Russian Hill, SF 94109 0125005C 14 units · 4 fl · 1923

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. 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 1801 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 1923
2 or more units
14 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 1923
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
Units14
Floors4
Year built1923
Total area7,935 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0125005C
Ownership

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

Mailing address
268 Bush St # 1688 San Francisco CA 94104
Last sale
060321

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Initial analysis

The 14-unit, 4-story apartment building at 1801 Leavenworth Street in Russian Hill, owned by 1801 Leavenworth A2 LP and constructed in 1923, has undergone significant recent renovations focusing on modernizing individual units. Between 2020 and 2024, multiple units (2, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, and 12) have received substantial improvements including kitchen and bathroom remodels, washer/dryer installations, and electrical upgrades, with the most recent work occurring in April 2024 in Unit 7. A notable building-wide improvement was the 2021 upgrade of the fire alarm system to meet current code requirements, including the installation of new wireless low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas. The building has also recently addressed major infrastructure needs, including a house trap/building sewer replacement completed in August 2024.

The property has experienced several maintenance and compliance issues over the years, particularly during 2018-2019, when multiple violations were documented, including problems with heating system permits, mold and mildew issues, and the need for various safety improvements such as smoke and carbon monoxide detector installations. There was a significant complaint in March 2019 regarding potential asbestos concerns in the garage area during construction work, though this was subsequently addressed. The building has a history of various fire alarm activations and system checks, with most incidents being false alarms or due to system malfunctions, and one documented alarm violation from January 2019 which was abated. Recent activity at the property has primarily focused on unit improvements and infrastructure upgrades, with no major violations or complaints recorded in the past few years. The building's management has demonstrated responsiveness to maintenance needs, as evidenced by the numerous recent permits for unit upgrades and infrastructure improvements.

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Risk rating

How 1801 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
14th percentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 974 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
28%
No DBI
violation
72%
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 12.2%
Moderate concern 75.4%
Severe concern 12.4%
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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1801 Leavenworth St event timeline

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2026
311 Request May 18
Blocking driveway cite tow
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestApr 20
Garbage and debris

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