1355 Leavenworth St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The 17-unit, 3-story apartment building at 1355 Leavenworth Street in Nob Hill, owned by David Ng & Tamara H Liang R, was built in 1917 and has undergone several significant improvements over the years. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory seismic retrofit of its soft-story structure in 2016 at a cost of $90,000, achieving Tier 2 compliance. Recent maintenance issues have emerged as concerning patterns, particularly regarding the building's hot water systems; there have been multiple complaints about lack of hot water in 2023-2024, with the most recent complaint from March 2024 reporting leaking ceilings and rust in faucets.

The building has also faced fire safety concerns, with multiple violations recorded between 2022 and 2024 related to alarm systems, sleeping area requirements, and fire escape maintenance. Most recently, a violation was issued in July 2024 regarding alarm system maintenance, and there is an open violation from December 2023 concerning sleeping area requirements. The property has a history of older violations that were resolved, including security and heating system issues in 2001, and water damage concerns in 2013.

Recent improvements include replacements of windows (2014), kitchen renovations (2016), and plumbing upgrades such as a boiler replacement in 2021. The building's maintenance history shows regular attention to infrastructure, including sidewalk repairs and multiple street space permits from 2004 to 2019. The property has experienced various maintenance issues over time, with the most recent concerns primarily focusing on building systems related to water and fire safety. A pattern of unresolved fire safety violations, particularly regarding alarm systems and sleeping area requirements, suggests ongoing compliance challenges in this critical area.