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1536-1540 Leavenworth St

Nob Hill, SF 94109 0183023 3 units · 3 fl · 1907

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Nob Hill
Above average
avg 2.4
8
FewerMore

This building has 8 novs (7y), above the Nob Hill average of 2.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1536-1540 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 1907
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM3
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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1907
Total area3,684 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0183023
Ownership

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

Owner name
Susan Wong Survivors Trust
Mailing address
Susan Wong, Trustee 1540 Leavenworth St San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
092095

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1540 Leavenworth St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1536 Leavenworth St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1538 Leavenworth St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 1536-1540 Leavenworth Street in Nob Hill, owned by the Susan Wong Survivors Trust, is a 3-unit flats and duplex structure built in 1907. The building has undergone several maintenance and compliance issues over the years, with the most recent routine inspection occurring in April 2016, which identified required repairs to stairs and missing documentation for carbon monoxide and smoke alarms, though these issues were resolved by May 2016. In November 2008, a seismic safety violation regarding water heater bracing was identified and corrected within three weeks of notification. A significant cluster of building violations was documented in March 2000, including inadequate heat, non-functioning windows, and multiple plumbing issues in bathrooms and kitchens, though these were addressed by April 2000.

The building's maintenance history shows some ongoing concerns with structural elements, evidenced by a 1991 permit for back stair repairs following a housing inspection, and a 2001 permit for re-roofing costing $5,300. Routine inspections have been conducted periodically, with violations typically being addressed within one to three months of identification. While the building has experienced various maintenance issues over the years, particularly in the early 2000s, most violations have been resolved in a timely manner, with no active violations or complaints currently on record as of October 2023.

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Risk rating

How 1536-1540 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
60th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 450 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
70%
No DBI
violation
30%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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Building size

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

Building age

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 41.1%
Moderate concern 15.2%
Severe concern 43.7%
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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1536-1540 Leavenworth St event timeline

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2026
Plumbing Permit Jan 06
Work category: 1p; sewer and house trap replacement
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