725 Leavenworth St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The 725 Leavenworth Street building, a 4-story multi-family residential structure built in 1916, has undergone significant renovations and faced various maintenance challenges over the past few decades. The 8-unit apartment building, currently owned by 725 Leavenworth Llc, completed several major improvements between 2012-2015, including the installation of a comprehensive fire alarm system ($13,900), a new roof, structural roof framing repairs, and extensive electrical upgrades. These electrical improvements encompassed rewiring all units (2-8) with new 40-amp subpanels and electrical components, while unit 1 received a complete rewiring with a 60-amp panel.

The building underwent substantial plumbing work in 2013, including bathroom and kitchen remodeling in all units, copper and cast iron repiping, and furnace reinstallation. More recent safety upgrades include the installation of 9 seismic gas valves in 2015. The building has a history of maintenance issues, particularly during the early 2000s, with multiple complaints and violations related to water damage, heating systems, and structural problems.

Notable incidents included water damage affecting both this building and the adjacent property at 729 Leavenworth in 2007, and various complaints regarding hot water availability, roof leaks, and interior maintenance. A cluster of violations was documented in late 2010, though these were eventually abated by January 2014. The building has required periodic attention to fire safety systems, with several fire-related complaints between 2010-2024 regarding extinguishers, alarm systems, and other safety features, though most have been promptly corrected or resolved. Recent 311 calls from 2022-2024 mostly pertain to street cleaning issues rather than building-specific problems, suggesting improved maintenance of the property itself in recent years.