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1635-1637 Leavenworth St

Nob Hill, SF 94109 0155007 2 units · 2 fl · 1911

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Nob Hill — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 2.4
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Nob Hill average of 2.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1635-1637 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 1911
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.

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 1911
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1911
Total area3,230 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0155007
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Wong Lilly Ttee 1637 Leavenworth St San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale

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1637 Leavenworth St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1635 Leavenworth St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The property at 1635-1637 Leavenworth Street is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in Nob Hill, constructed in 1911. The building has undergone several significant modifications over the years, including an unauthorized top floor addition in 1984, installation of a fire escape stair in 1985, and vinyl siding installation in 2000. Most notably, between 2018 and the present, there have been ongoing issues related to unpermitted construction work. A 2018 complaint led to a permit (201807275734) being issued to remove unauthorized construction and restore the original rear wall, but an internal audit in October 2024 revealed that this work was never completed, resulting in an active violation (202430322) regarding the unremoved top floor addition. The building has experienced multiple fire-related incidents, including one building fire with one civilian injury recorded, several smoke detector activations, and a stalled elevator rescue, though most incidents involved no injuries or were related to false alarms.

Recent activity at the property has included multiple 311 calls between 2023-2024, primarily regarding parking issues and street cleaning concerns, as well as some complaints about illegal parking and debris. A significant fire incident occurred in October 2024, resulting in the response of fire personnel to address the situation. The property has also been subject to various building complaints and inspections, including a 2018 investigation into unauthorized construction work and a more recent complaint in December 2023. The history of unpermitted modifications and ongoing violations related to the unauthorized top floor addition raise potential concerns about building code compliance and safety, while the numerous fire incidents suggest potential fire safety system maintenance issues.

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Risk rating

How 1635-1637 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
94thpercentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 68 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
89%
No DBI
violation
11%
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.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 11%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1635-1637 Leavenworth St event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Oct 31
Garbage and debris
furniture
Building PermitJun 10
Re-roofing w/ hot works. tear off existing roofing and replace with new modified bitumen.

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