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1455 Leavenworth St

Nob Hill, SF 94109 0187001 15 units · 3 fl · 1916

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. 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
Above average
avg 2.4
3
FewerMore

This building has 3 novs (7y), above the Nob Hill average of 2.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1455 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 1916
2 or more units
15 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
Units15
Floors3
Year built1916
Total area7,308 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0187001
Ownership

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

Owner name
Chik Wan Jung Living Trust
Mailing address
1769 Hyde St San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
012498

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Initial analysis

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.

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Risk rating

How 1455 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
7th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 1046 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
18%
No DBI
violation
82%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 13.0%
Moderate concern 70.0%
Severe concern 17.0%
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

1455 Leavenworth St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Apr 13
Sidewalk defect
collapsed sidewalk
311 RequestJan 24
Other illegal parking

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