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1242-1246 Leavenworth St

Nob Hill, SF 94109 0220026 3 units · 2 fl · 1907

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

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 1242-1246 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 1907
2 or more units
3 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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1907
Total area3,378 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0220026
Ownership

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

Owner name
Rankov Lev & Galina
Mailing address
1244 Leavenworth St San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
080415

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1246 Leavenworth St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1242 Leavenworth St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1244 Leavenworth St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The three-unit multi-family residential building at 1242-1246 Leavenworth Street in Nob Hill, owned by Lev & Galina Rankov, has undergone several significant changes since its construction in 1907. The most substantial transformation occurred between 2007-2009 when a third unit was added, with related permits for plumbing (including a new fire sprinkler system), electrical upgrades, and garage modifications. During this period, multiple building complaints were filed, including concerns about illegal interior construction, an unauthorized garage expansion, and safety issues with temporary railings. These issues were ultimately resolved, with most permits receiving final approval by 2009, including a significant $18,000 exterior siding replacement project in 2013.

Recent maintenance records from 2023 show the building experienced several sewer-related issues, including a backup incident in April 2023 and problems with the side sewer vent cover, though these were promptly addressed by city services. The property has been subject to multiple street cleaning requests regarding garbage and debris in the surrounding area, with the most recent incidents occurring in late 2023 and early 2024. While the building had some regulatory challenges during its expansion period in the late 2000s, particularly regarding garage parking space usage and construction permits, these issues appear to have been resolved through proper inspections and compliance measures. The most recent planning record shows a determination related to the removal of NSR (North Slope Regulations), though specific details of this change are not provided.

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Risk rating

How 1242-1246 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
55th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 506 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
67%
No DBI
violation
33%
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.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 55.8%
Moderate concern 22.0%
Severe concern 22.1%
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

1242-1246 Leavenworth St event timeline

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

2023
311 Request Apr 20
Missing side sewer vent cover
Missing Side Sewer Vent Cover
311 RequestApr 14
Sewage back up

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