1717 Leavenworth St, San Francisco, CA 94109

1717 Leavenworth Street is a 6-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Russian Hill neighborhood. Built in 1908 and currently owned by Mark L. and Genevieve H.

Caro, the building has undergone several significant improvements over the past few years, most notably addressing mandatory soft-story seismic retrofit requirements. The building achieved Compliance with the Soft Story Program and obtained its Certificate of Final Completion (CFC) after previously being cited for non-compliance in May 2020. Recent completed works include a comprehensive fire alarm system upgrade to a wireless system in 2018 (cost: $18,000), structural and foundation work, and multiple unit improvements including a 2018 kitchen remodel and electrical upgrades in Unit 6 (full rewire, new lights, plugs, switches, subpanel).

The property has experienced some challenges during its upgrade process, with multiple cancelled permits in 2019 related to foundation work, unit additions, and structural revisions for soft-story retrofit compliance. However, the building has shown significant investment in infrastructure improvements, including plumbing upgrades with the installation of a tankless water heater and new water lines in 2018, and past electrical system improvements in 2004 and 2005. The building has maintained active compliance with building codes, with no current active violations, though there have been routine maintenance issues noted in the past, such as fire extinguisher recharging requirements in 2001 and previously expired permits relating to soft-story work. Recent 311 calls near the property primarily relate to street cleaning and maintenance issues outside the building itself, indicating typical urban neighborhood conditions.