1547-1553 Leavenworth St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The four-story, 8-unit multi-family residential building at 1547-1553 Leavenworth St in Nob Hill, owned by the Louie Family Trust, has undergone significant improvements and maintenance since its construction in 1908. Most recently, as of September 2024, substantial renovations are underway/approved for unit 1553A, including an interior remodel with new bathrooms, kitchen updates, electrical improvements, and infrastructure upgrades totaling $188,000.

This follows a series of systematic unit improvements throughout the years, including kitchen and bathroom remodels in multiple units (2020, 2010, 2009), and comprehensive electrical upgrades. The building has successfully completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit (Tier 3) to improve seismic safety, with the work completed and CFC issued. Historical improvements include a significant electrical service upgrade to 400 amps in 2008, the installation of a fire sprinkler system in the garage area (2009), window replacements, and various plumbing and electrical updates.

The property has maintained compliance with housing codes, with all building violations from 2003 and 2011 being addressed and abated, including safety-related issues such as egress obstruction and seismic bracing requirements. Routine inspections and building complaints over the years have been resolved, with no active violations on record. Recent 311 calls primarily relate to external issues such as graffiti and sidewalk cleaning, which were handled through normal municipal processes and do not reflect on the building's internal conditions or management.