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1202-1216 Leavenworth St

Nob Hill, SF 94109 0220023 14 units · 3 fl · 1910

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
10
FewerMore

This building has 10 novs (7y), above the Nob Hill average of 2.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1202-1216 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 1910
2 or more units
14 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
Units14
Floors3
Year built1910
Total area15,961 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0220023
Ownership

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

Owner name
Poplar Tree Lp
Mailing address
Frederick A Morse P.O. Box 13285 Oakland CA 94661
Last sale
082713

Landlord portfolio

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Included addresses

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1386 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1210 Leavenworth St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1212 Leavenworth St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1204 Leavenworth St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1214 Leavenworth St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1202 Leavenworth St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1390 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1206 Leavenworth St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1216 Leavenworth St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1384 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1382 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1380 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1208 Leavenworth St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1388 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The 14-unit apartment building at 1202-1216 Leavenworth Street in San Francisco's Nob Hill neighborhood, owned by Poplar Tree LP, was constructed in 1910 and consists of three stories. The property has undergone several significant infrastructure improvements over the years, with the most recent being the replacement of the sanitary building trap and piping between the curb and building footprint in January 2024. Notable previous upgrades include a furnace replacement in 2018, a complete central heating system installation in 2012, and substantial electrical work in 2006 including kitchen and bathroom rewiring on the third floor.

The building has experienced recurring issues with boiler permit compliance, with violations documented in 2013, 2019, and most recently in March 2024. A cluster of building violations was recorded in March 2024, including concerns about lead-based paint, weatherproofing, fire proofing, smoke detection systems, and general maintenance, though these were abated by May 2024. The property has undergone multiple routine inspections over the years, with all issues generally being addressed promptly. Fire safety systems have been subject to inspections, with several complaints in 2017 being found to have no merit. There have been no reported fire incidents resulting in injuries, though there have been multiple smoke detector activations and one sprinkler activation recorded. Recent 311 calls from late 2024 primarily relate to street cleaning issues, including reports of debris and garbage that were generally resolved promptly.

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Risk rating

How 1202-1216 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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Director's hearing rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building rate of director's hearings across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 28.7%
Moderate concern 65.1%
Severe concern 6.1%
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

1202-1216 Leavenworth St event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Dec 27
Incident report
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311 RequestDec 17
Garbage and debris

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