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827-829 Leavenworth St

Downtown, SF 94109 0280003 12 units · 6 fl · 1925

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Downtown
At or below average
avg 6.9
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Downtown average of 6.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 827-829 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 1925
2 or more units
12 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
Units12
Floors6
Year built1925
Total area9,184 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0280003
Ownership

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

Owner name
Sala & Sala Inc
Mailing address
5202 N Casa Blanca Dr Paradise Valley AZ 85253
Last sale
091919

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829 Leavenworth St, San Francisco, CA 94109
827 Leavenworth St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The 6-story multi-family residential building at 827-829 Leavenworth St, owned by Sala & Sala Inc, was constructed in 1925 and contains 12 units. The building has experienced several maintenance and infrastructure issues over its history, with the most recent plumbing work completed in 2019 involving the replacement of a backflow device and a steam boiler installation in 2012. A significant cluster of violations occurred in 2003-2004, primarily related to fire safety and security, including problems with fire escape drop ladders, window glazing, exterior door locks, and means of egress obstructions, though all these violations were abated by April 2004.

In recent years, there have been recurring issues with the building's alarm system, with violations noted in 2016, 2017, and 2019, all of which were subsequently corrected. More recently, two similar fire alarm system complaints were recorded in 2024, with one marked as condition corrected and the other resulting in violation issuance. The building has also experienced periodic plumbing issues, as evidenced by multiple complaints about leaking fixtures in unit 102 in 2019. The property has undergone several permit modifications, including boiler permit renewals and backflow device replacements, showing some level of ongoing maintenance. The most recent infrastructure concerns include a missing side sewer vent cover reported in January 2025. While historical records show some past elevator and fire alarm system issues, these have generally been addressed promptly, though the frequency of fire safety violations suggests that this remains an area requiring regular attention. Recent 311 calls (2024-2025) indicate ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly regarding exterior cleanliness and waste management around the property, with multiple reports of garbage and debris issues being documented and generally resolved.

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Risk rating

How 827-829 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
37th percentile

Out of 448 buildings in this neighborhood, 282 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
12%
No DBI
violation
88%
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 severity forecast
No violation 10.6%
Moderate concern 57.0%
Severe concern 32.5%
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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827-829 Leavenworth St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request May 17
Garbage and debris
other loose garbage debris yard waste
311 RequestFeb 15
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