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940 Leavenworth St

Downtown, SF 94109 0276021 7 units · 3 fl · 1913

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

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.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 940 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 1913
2 or more units
7 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM4
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 1913
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
Units7
Floors3
Year built1913
Total area5,445 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0276021
Ownership

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

Mailing address
4248 23rd St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
January 16, 2002

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Initial analysis

The 7-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 940 Leavenworth Street, constructed in 1913, has undergone significant recent improvements to enhance safety and modernize facilities. Most notably, in July 2023, the building received a comprehensive upgrade to its fire alarm system at a cost of over $37,500, including the installation of sounders in sleeping areas to comply with current fire code requirements. Unit #5 benefitted from a $49,000 renovation in June 2023, featuring a kitchen and bathroom remodel, electrical upgrades, and new finishes. The building successfully completed a mandatory seismic soft-story retrofit in 2017, demonstrating compliance with San Francisco's earthquake safety requirements.

The property has faced some challenges over its history, including a fire incident in 2006 that required substantial repairs to unit #1, and a pest management issue in 2022 involving recurring mice sightings reported by tenants. A series of violations was recorded in 2016 related to various safety and maintenance issues, including stair repairs and fire extinguisher requirements, though these were subsequently addressed. Infrastructure improvements include the installation of a 400-amp electrical service with 8 meters in 2015 and various plumbing upgrades, including bathroom additions and fixture replacements. The building's maintenance history shows regular attention to safety systems, with multiple fire alarm and safety equipment upgrades, though some permits from 2014 and earlier remain marked as expired. Recent 311 calls between 2020-2024 have primarily related to external issues such as sidewalk cleaning and waste removal, which are typical for urban environments.

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Risk rating

How 940 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
75thpercentile

Out of 448 buildings in this neighborhood, 112 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
38%
No DBI
violation
62%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Director's hearing rate, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 62%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

940 Leavenworth St event timeline

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2024
311 Request Sep 21
Garbage and debris
mattress

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