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1201-1219 Leavenworth St

Nob Hill, SF 94109 0219004 16 units · 3 fl · 1908

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. 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
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 1201-1219 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 1908
2 or more units
16 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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1908
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units16
Floors3
Year built1908
Total area22,828 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0219004
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Low Robert 115 Kimball Pl San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
031302

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Included addresses

All street addresses sharing this blocklot that are covered by this report.

1404 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1205 Leavenworth St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1217 Leavenworth St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1406 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1209 Leavenworth St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1215 Leavenworth St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1400 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1207 Leavenworth St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1201 Leavenworth St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1219 Leavenworth St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1203 Leavenworth St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1213 Leavenworth St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1211 Leavenworth St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The three-story residential building at 1201-1219 Leavenworth Street in Nob Hill is a 16-unit property built in 1908, currently owned by Rhl Ventures LP. The building's history over the past seven years reveals several concerning issues, with the most significant being a substantial rodent infestation reported in November 2022, affecting unit 1205 and reportedly persisting for over a year despite multiple maintenance requests and recommendations from the building's contracted pest control service, Terminix. More recently, in July 2026, there were reports of exterior damage and frequent graffiti, though this complaint is currently not active. On a positive note, in February 2023, the building underwent a complete replacement of its fire alarm system, representing a necessary safety upgrade with a permit cost of $5,000.

The property has generated 122 311 service requests over the past seven years, with many of the most recent (as of 2026) addressing street-related issues such as an abandoned vehicle, blocked sidewalk due to an unlicensed scooter, and public works concerns. While some of these issues have been resolved, including a case involving human waste or urine that was resolved in May 2026, others remain open, such as a report regarding a dead tree from April 2026. The only documented Department of Building Inspection complaint in this period, aside from the rodent and graffiti issues, appears to have been filed in 2026. The building's relatively high number of service requests, combined with the significant pest control issues and reports of exterior damage, suggests ongoing maintenance and resident experience challenges within this historic property.

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Risk rating

How 1201-1219 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
10th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 1012 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
20%
No DBI
violation
80%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 37.0%
Moderate concern 26.8%
Severe concern 36.2%
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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1201-1219 Leavenworth St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jul 30
Abandoned vehicle
Parking Enforcement
DBI ComplaintJul 09
Damaged exterior and frequent graffiti

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