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1610 Leavenworth St

Nob Hill, SF 94109 0156022 13 units · 3 fl · 1915

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 Nob Hill
At or below average
avg 2.4
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Nob Hill average of 2.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1610 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 1915
2 or more units
13 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC2
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
Units13
Floors3
Year built1915
Total area9,750 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0156022
Ownership

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

Owner name
Gordon Family Corporation
Mailing address
Gordon Realty 1572 Union St San Francisco CA 94123
Last sale
050595

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Initial analysis

The 13-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 1610 Leavenworth Street in Nob Hill, owned by Gordon Family Corporation, has undergone significant improvements and maintenance since its construction in 1915. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2015 (Tier 3) at a cost of $30,000, and upgraded its fire alarm system in late 2022 to comply with current fire safety requirements, including installing low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas and updating all devices to meet modern standards at a cost of nearly $24,000. The building has seen extensive unit renovations over the years, including major updates to Apartments 6, 7, 10, 11, and 13 between 2011 and 2018, with improvements to kitchens, bathrooms, electrical systems, and plumbing infrastructure, such as the replacement of the house trap in 2020 and installation of a new steam boiler in 2013.

The property has a history of addressing maintenance and safety concerns, with several routine inspections revealing issues such as exit sign requirements, door maintenance, and garbage area management, all of which were subsequently resolved. Recent years have shown improved maintenance response times, though there have been multiple reports of abandoned furniture and debris outside the building in 2024, as evidenced by several 311 calls. While the building has experienced multiple false fire alarms and service calls, there have been no documented injuries related to these incidents. The property maintains an active status with all major safety and structural requirements met, though recent complaints from 2020 about a broken window and 2019 concerns about garbage accumulation indicate occasional maintenance challenges.

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Risk rating

How 1610 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
11th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 1001 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
20%
No DBI
violation
80%
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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 21.6%
Moderate concern 44.2%
Severe concern 34.2%
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

1610 Leavenworth St event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit Jun 10
Unit 9- in kind kitchen and bathroom remodel. no wall removal or layout change. add (1) electrical stackable washer and ventless dryer.
$15,000 · Issued
Plumbing PermitMay 28
Work category: 2pb; replacement of the sewer line from the building to the house trap. replacement of the section after the laundry room in the interior lightwell.

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