1754-1756 Leavenworth St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The three-story, multi-family residential building at 1754-1756 Leavenworth Street in Russian Hill, built in 1909, has undergone numerous modifications and faced several significant compliance issues in recent years. Most notably, between 2017 and 2022, there were serious concerns about unauthorized unit modifications, including the removal of kitchens, installation of unauthorized bathrooms, and creation of illegal interior connections between units, which triggered multiple building code violations (complaints 202175096 and 202176391). The owners undertook several remediation efforts, including electrical upgrades, sprinkler system improvements, and compliance work to restore the building to its original two-unit configuration, though not without ongoing regulatory scrutiny.

Recent building permits from 2022 show exterior modifications including changes to basement windows, entryways, and handrail installations, with some permits specifically addressing issues raised in earlier violations. The building also experienced structural concerns, with violations related to a rear staircase replacement project in 2017-2018, though this was ultimately resolved with a Director's Hearing decision requiring reconstruction within the original footprint. The property has been the subject of multiple complaints regarding building safety and habitability between 2021-2022, including concerns about emergency egress, window sizes, ceiling heights, and unauthorized construction work.

Inspections during this period revealed various code compliance issues, though many recent complaints have been marked as "Not Active" or "Abated." The building underwent significant systems upgrades, including electrical panel replacement, sprinkler system improvements, and code compliance work, with most recent permits showing completed work to address prior violations. Historical records indicate some earlier maintenance issues, such as drainage problems (2011) and a sidewalk defect (2011), though these appear to have been resolved. Recent building permits also show work related to code compliance and safety improvements, suggesting an ongoing effort by the owners to address past violations and bring the property into compliance with current building codes.