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1720 Leavenworth St

Russian Hill, SF 94109 0151027 12 units · 3 fl · 1925

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
Above average
avg 1.9
9
FewerMore

This building has 9 novs (7y), above the Russian Hill average of 1.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1720 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 1925
2 or more units
12 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 1925
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
Units12
Floors3
Year built1925
Total area6,000 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0151027
Ownership

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

Mailing address
268 Bush St # 1688 San Francisco CA 94104
Last sale
093019

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with risk grades for each.

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Initial analysis

1720 Leavenworth Street is a 3-story, 12-unit multi-family residential building located in Russian Hill that was built in 1925. The property, currently owned by 1720 Leavenworth G1 LP, has undergone significant renovations in recent years, most notably the addition of three accessory dwelling units (ADUs) on the ground floor in 2020-2023, including comprehensive updates to the building's fire alarm and sprinkler systems. As of September 2023, the building has completed multiple fire safety upgrades, including the installation of low-frequency horns in sleeping areas and the relocation of fire alarm control systems, totaling approximately $12,500 in improvements.

The building has maintained compliance with the mandatory Soft Story Retrofit Program, achieving "Work Complete" status as a Tier 4 building, though there was a violation notice filed in May 2023 regarding improper permit removal and monitoring fees, which was abated by June 2023. Recent complaints in 2024 have included minor issues with common area maintenance, though these were promptly addressed. Historical building concerns from 2008 and earlier regarding gas meter instructions, fire escape maintenance, and garbage receptacle placement have all been resolved. The property has experienced routine fire alarm system activations over the years, typically related to system malfunctions rather than emergencies, with the most recent incident being resolved the same day in September 2023.

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Risk rating

How 1720 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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

Number of units

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

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 27.6%
Moderate concern 42.2%
Severe concern 30.2%
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

1720 Leavenworth St event timeline

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

2026
Fire Complaint Jul 17
Sprinkler/Standpipe Systems
Fire ComplaintJul 17
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