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1031 Leavenworth St

Downtown, SF 94109 0251004 15 units · 3 fl · 1908

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, but our model still flags a rising risk of maintenance problems in the next 12 months. That forecast comes from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area, not from this building's own record — treat it as a reason to ask questions, not as evidence of a problem. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Downtown — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 6.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Downtown average of 6.9.

This building's 81% risk is high in absolute terms; it still rates lower-risk here because buildings in Downtown generally score worse. The colour is relative to the neighborhood, the percentage is not.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1031 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
15 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RC4
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
Units15
Floors3
Year built1908
Total area11,565 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0251004
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Po Box 190445 San Francisco CA 94119
Last sale

Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

The 15-unit multi-family residential building at 1031 Leavenworth Street, owned by Devpac LLC, was constructed in 1908 and has undergone significant renovations and maintenance work in recent years. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory soft-story seismic retrofit in 2016 (Tier 2) at a cost of $250,000, demonstrating compliance with earthquake safety requirements. Recent improvements include comprehensive unit renovations in Units #2, #9, and #12 between 2022 and 2024, each involving kitchen and bathroom updates with new fixtures, tiles, and plumbing work, with the most recent renovation (February 2024) including both kitchen and bathroom updates with a new subpanel. The building has maintained its infrastructure with several important upgrades, including a water main replacement in 2021, backflow device installation in 2016, and the installation of a new cast iron boiler in 2013.

The property has faced various maintenance and safety issues over its history, including routine violations in 2009 and 2017 related to interior surfaces, paint conditions, and fire safety requirements, though all these issues were eventually abated. Recent fire system concerns include a July 2024 violation regarding sleeping area requirements, which appears to be an ongoing issue. The building's parking situation has generated multiple enforcement actions, with several citations issued for blocked driveways in recent months (2023-2024). Additionally, there have been periodic complaints regarding illegal short-term rentals, though these were ultimately found to have "No Violation." The property's maintenance record shows regular upgrades to individual units, particularly focusing on modernizing kitchens and bathrooms, while also addressing essential systems like electrical, plumbing, and fire safety requirements, though some permits have expired and require follow-up, such as the 2021 water main and 2023 Unit #9 plumbing permits.

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Risk rating

How 1031 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
53rdpercentile

Out of 448 buildings in this neighborhood, 211 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
19%
No DBI
violation
81%
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.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 81%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1031 Leavenworth St event timeline

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2026
Electrical Permit Jul 09
Witness test fee for existing electrical permit: e202606171576
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Electrical PermitJun 17
Online electrical permit: 120 of buildings of 7-12 dwelling units. replacement of the fire alarm system and installation of low frequency horns. installation of a wireless radio communicator..

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