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736 Leavenworth St

Downtown, SF 94109 0299013 9 units · 4 fl · 1914

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
2
FewerMore

This building has 2 novs (7y), at or below the Downtown average of 6.9.

This building's 81% risk is high in absolute terms; it still rates lower-risk here because buildings in Downtown generally score worse. The colour is relative to the neighborhood, the percentage is not.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 736 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 1914
2 or more units
9 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.

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 1914
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
Units9
Floors4
Year built1914
Total area8,200 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0299013
Ownership

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

Mailing address
49 Powell St Fl 4 San Francisco CA 94102
Last sale
September 24, 2018

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Initial analysis

736 Leavenworth Street, a 4-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1914, contains 9 units and is managed by SF Multifamily JV II Prop O. The building has undergone several significant improvements and faced various maintenance challenges in recent years. Most notably, in January 2024, the building was issued a permit to upgrade the fire alarm system to comply with current code requirements, with work valued at $33,882. There are currently three open fire violations as of January 2025, including issues with fire extinguisher service, alarm system maintenance, and building owner contact posting requirements. The building has experienced multiple fire safety violations historically, though many have been resolved, including sprinkler system issues in 2021 and fire extinguisher concerns in 2019.

Recent maintenance and improvement work includes a 2022 kitchen remodel in Unit #7 ($22,500), flood-related kitchen repairs in 2020 ($25,000), and the addition of two dwelling units completed in 2018. Several plumbing improvements have been made, including water heater replacements and sewer trap work in 2020. The building has faced various complaints and violations over the years, with a cluster of issues documented in 2002 related to heating, lighting, and window problems, though these were all abated by May 2002. More recent complaints include a 2019 incident regarding unpermitted work in Apartment 5, and two active complaints from 2024 concerning a potentially collapsing shared fence and a boiler permit renewal issue. The building's management has generally addressed violations and complaints, with most routine inspections showing compliance, though recent fire safety issues indicate ongoing concerns in this area.

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Risk rating

How 736 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
51stpercentile

Out of 448 buildings in this neighborhood, 220 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
19%
No DBI
violation
81%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 81%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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736 Leavenworth St event timeline

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2026
Planning Record May 27
Request for zoning verification letter
Closed - Issued

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