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1754-1756 Leavenworth St

Russian Hill, SF 94109 0151054 2 units · 3 fl · 1909

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
Above average
avg 1.9
2
FewerMore

This building has 2 novs (7y), above the Russian Hill average of 1.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1754-1756 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 1909
2 or more units
2 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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors3
Year built1909
Total area2,845 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0151054
Ownership

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

Owner name
Collins Christopher C & All
Mailing address
1754 Leavenworth St San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
060618

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1754 Leavenworth St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1756 Leavenworth St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

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.

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Risk rating

How 1754-1756 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
27%
No DBI
violation
73%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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The three data points that most influenced this building's risk rating — ranked by the weight the model placed on each one.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

Director's hearing rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building rate of director's hearings across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 17.0%
Moderate concern 71.2%
Severe concern 11.8%
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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1754-1756 Leavenworth St event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Sep 26
Sewage back-up discharge
from side sewer vent
311 RequestJul 01
Pavement defect

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