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1554-1558 Leavenworth St

Nob Hill, SF 94109 0183026 3 units · 3 fl · 1900

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
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 1554-1558 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 1900
2 or more units
3 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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area4,956 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0183026
Ownership

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

Owner name
Low Marsha S
Mailing address
1556 Leavenworth St San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
121205

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1554 Leavenworth St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1558 Leavenworth St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1556 Leavenworth St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1299 Pacific Ave, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The three-unit, three-story multi-family residential building at 1554-1558 Leavenworth Street in San Francisco's Nob Hill neighborhood, built in 1900, has undergone several significant maintenance and renovation projects over the past two decades. Most recently, in 2018, the building required stucco siding repairs due to water damage costing approximately $10,000, along with the installation of an outside light fixture. The property has shown some maintenance responsiveness, with various improvements including a bathroom remodel in 2007 ($6,000), commercial space renovations in 2015, and reroofing work completed in 2009 ($16,000). Multiple routine inspections and repairs have been documented, though there have been instances of unpermitted work, most notably in 2015 regarding unauthorized commercial space modifications, which led to subsequent compliance work costing $20,000.

The building has experienced periods of vacancy, particularly concerning the commercial space, with active complaints about vacant storefronts filed in 2023 and 2020. Several building violations were recorded in 2000 and 2008, including security and maintenance issues such as a damaged roof access ladder and problems with self-closing exterior doors; however, these violations were subsequently abated in 2016. Recent 311 calls related to the property primarily involve external matters such as sidewalk cleaning and graffiti removal, with the most recent occurring in October 2023. While the building has a history of addressable maintenance issues and compliance requirements, most recent permits and repairs suggest ongoing attention to building maintenance, though the persistent vacancy of the commercial space remains a notable concern.

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Risk rating

How 1554-1558 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
42th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 652 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
56%
No DBI
violation
44%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 36.1%
Moderate concern 45.7%
Severe concern 18.2%
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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1554-1558 Leavenworth St event timeline

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

2023
311 Request Apr 04
Bulky items
Furniture
311 RequestMar 27
General cleaning

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