827-829 Leavenworth St, San Francisco, CA 94109

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.