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1815 Leavenworth St

Russian Hill, SF 94109 0125005D 6 units · 3 fl · 1916

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Russian Hill — not a forecast
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 1815 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
6 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 1916
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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1916
Total area5,250 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0125005D
Ownership

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

Mailing address
James M & Constance Chiao T 1815 Leavenworth St Apt 2 San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale

Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

The six-unit multi-family residential building at 1815 Leavenworth Street in Russian Hill, built in 1916, has undergone several significant improvements over its history, with particular attention to safety and seismic preparedness. Most notably, the building completed mandatory seismic retrofits in 2016 and 2019, with two phases of work totaling $139,000 to address its Tier 3 soft story vulnerability. In 2016, the building underwent an annual routine inspection that revealed multiple safety concerns, including issues with egress obstruction, fire escape maintenance, carbon monoxide detector requirements, and missing unit identification numbers; these violations were all addressed by October 18, 2016, along with the installation of required fire safety systems. The building has maintained regular upkeep of essential systems, including a 2012 house trap replacement and various interior improvements in the 1990s, such as a bathroom remodel and window modification in Unit 5, and the addition of stucco siding in 1990. Historical records show compliance with various safety requirements over the years, though there was a minor CO detector activation incident recorded with no injuries. The most recent issue documented was a driveway blocking incident in October 2023, which was promptly resolved by parking enforcement.

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Risk rating

How 1815 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
45thpercentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 623 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
72%
No DBI
violation
28%
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.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

Building size

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 28%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

1815 Leavenworth St event timeline

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2023
311 Request Oct 18
Blocking driveway cite tow
Grey - BMW 530i - 8WXF519

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