940 Leavenworth St, San Francisco, CA 94109

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.