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1625 Leavenworth St

Nob Hill, SF 94109 0155008 27 units · 4 fl · 1917

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 Nob Hill
Above average
avg 2.4
37
FewerMore

This building has 37 novs (7y), above the Nob Hill average of 2.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1625 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 1917
2 or more units
27 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 1917
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
Units27
Floors4
Year built1917
Total area19,395 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0155008
Ownership

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

Mailing address
268 Eleanor Dr Woodside CA 94062
Last sale
102308

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Initial analysis

The 1625 Leavenworth Street building is a 27-unit, 4-story multi-family residential structure built in 1917, currently owned by 1625 Leavenworth Street LLC. The property has experienced significant recent challenges, most notably a fire in April 2023 that caused extensive damage requiring substantial repairs across multiple units (102, 202, 204, 302, 303, and 309). These repairs, typically involving drywall replacement, new kitchen cabinets, tile work, and floor coverings, were completed at considerable expense ($150,000 per unit). The building also underwent electrical system upgrades following the fire, including wiring replacements and panel upgrades, with particular attention to addressing old Federal Pacific equipment.

More recent issues have emerged as serious concerns for residents, including ongoing problems with water intrusion and mold development (notably in Unit 204, reported January 2024), inadequate heating system functionality (with complaints about a timer-controlled system), and fire safety system irregularities (false alarms and incomplete notifications). A notable structural concern was reported in March 2024 regarding crumbling exterior areas, though this was officially closed in November 2024. The building's maintenance history shows active engagement with permit requirements, including recent waterproofing work (August 2024), fire alarm system upgrades (2023), and various plumbing improvements. Multiple violations and complaints related to fire safety systems, water damage, and heating issues have been documented, with some violations remaining open as of late 2023/early 2024. A recent complaint from January 2025 regarding window sealing and insulation issues suggests ongoing maintenance challenges.

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Risk rating

How 1625 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
0th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 1125 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
8%
No DBI
violation
92%
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.

Number of units

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

Notices of Violation (past 7 years)

DBI issued Notices of Violation at this address over the last 7 years — a direct record of code enforcement activity.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 5.5%
Moderate concern 44.6%
Severe concern 49.9%
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

1625 Leavenworth St event timeline

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

2026
Fire Complaint Jul 15
Alarm Systems
Building PermitJul 02
Unit 305: partial kitchen remodel in kind - replace kitchen cabinets and countertops; like for like - same location. no change to floor layout. no change to wall layout. no structural work.

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