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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.

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
Rhl Ventures Lp
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 1201-1219 Leavenworth Street multi-family residential building in Nob Hill is a 3-story, 16-unit apartment complex built in 1908 and currently owned by Rhl Ventures LP. The property has undergone several significant safety and infrastructure improvements in recent years, including a complete fire alarm system replacement in 2023 (with a new permit filed in 2024), completion of mandatory soft-story retrofit work (Tier 2) in 2016, and the installation of Ufer grounding. The building has faced some persistent issues requiring attention, most notably a documented rodent infestation reported by tenants in late 2022, for which multiple maintenance requests were submitted without proper resolution. Historical building violations from 2001, including heating system deficiencies and fire safety concerns, were all officially abated by January 2002.

The property has maintained active compliance with major safety requirements, including the installation of backflow devices for the boiler system in both 2007 and 2020. Recent fire safety inspections have resulted in some violations being noted and abated, such as a 2023 sleeping area requirement violation. The building's maintenance record shows regular attention to exterior upkeep, with stucco repairs performed in 2016, though some complaints about unauthorized remodeling and unpermitted boiler operation were recorded and resolved in 2005. Emergency response calls have been minimal, primarily consisting of lock-outs, CO detector activations, and standard public service assistance, with no civilian injuries reported. The property has demonstrated ongoing efforts to address maintenance and safety requirements, as evidenced by recent electrical work (2024) and the prompt correction of fire safety violations when issued.

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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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The story over time

1201-1219 Leavenworth St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request May 13
Garbage and debris
human waste or urine
311 RequestApr 13
Damaged tree

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