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949-953 Leavenworth St

Downtown, SF 94109 0277002A 3 units · 3 fl · 1908

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 Downtown
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 949-953 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
3 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.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors3
Year built1908
Total area5,685 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0277002A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Fong Properties Trust The
Mailing address
Ferris Fong 951 Leavenworth St San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
091919

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949 Leavenworth St, San Francisco, CA 94109
953 Leavenworth St, San Francisco, CA 94109
951 Leavenworth St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The three-unit multi-family residential building at 949-953 Leavenworth St, owned by Fong Properties Trust The, has undergone several significant improvements since its construction in 1908. The most recent major maintenance work was performed in 2017 with a bathroom spot repair at ground level, while the building has seen regular updates to maintain its facilities. Between 2006 and 2011, substantial renovations were completed, including a comprehensive kitchen remodel on the first floor (2011) with associated electrical and plumbing work, window replacements (2007), and kitchen cabinet renovations (2006). The fire safety systems were upgraded in 2004 with the installation of a sprinkler system in the basement and a fire alarm test.

The property experienced a series of fire safety and heating violations in 2003, including issues with smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, self-closing doors, and heating requirements, all of which were promptly resolved by June 2003. Since then, there have been no recorded building violations or safety concerns. The building's maintenance history shows regular attention to infrastructure, including reroofing in 2007. Recent 311 call records from late 2023 to early 2025 primarily consist of street cleaning and sidewalk maintenance issues, which are typical for urban environments and do not reflect directly on the building's condition or management. The most recent building-related service calls have been for general street cleaning and waste removal services, including Christmas tree collection and addressing sidewalk debris, which are external to the building's operations.

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Risk rating

How 949-953 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
94th percentile

Out of 448 buildings in this neighborhood, 27 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
74%
No DBI
violation
26%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Building size

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Neighborhood location

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 43.6%
Moderate concern 17.8%
Severe concern 38.7%
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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949-953 Leavenworth St event timeline

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

2026
Plumbing Permit Apr 30
Remove tub shower combo & install shower only and add new vanity.
Issued
Electrical PermitApr 30
Install 4 gfi outlets. (2) lights, (5) switches, (4) receptacles.

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