1455 Leavenworth St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The 15-unit apartment building at 1455 Leavenworth Street in Nob Hill, owned by the Chik Wan Jung Living Trust, has undergone several significant improvements since its construction in 1916. Most notably, the building completed its mandatory soft-story seismic retrofit in 2018-2019, which included a revision from plywood shear walls to steel moment frames, demonstrating compliance with San Francisco's seismic safety requirements.

The building has received regular maintenance, including reroofing projects in 2002 and 2019, with the latter costing $7,000. A fire-related violation in 2001 regarding smoke enclosure door closers was promptly resolved within two weeks, and while there were multiple violations identified in a 2008 routine inspection (including security and fire escape issues), these were also addressed and abated by early 2009. Recent activity at the property has included routine fire safety inspections, with the most recent inspection in December 2024 showing no violations.

Two fire complaints were filed in 2022 and 2023 regarding alarm systems and combustible materials, respectively, with the latter determined to have "No Merit." The building's immediate vicinity has experienced ongoing issues with street cleaning and debris, as evidenced by nine 311 calls between June and January 2025, primarily related to garbage and debris on sidewalks. However, these exterior maintenance issues do not reflect directly on the building's internal conditions. The property's documented history shows consistent attention to safety regulations and maintenance requirements, particularly regarding seismic safety and fire safety compliance.