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725 Leavenworth St

Downtown, SF 94109 0300003 8 units · 4 fl · 1916

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

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 725 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 1916
2 or more units
8 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 1916
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
Units8
Floors4
Year built1916
Total area8,025 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0300003
Ownership

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

Mailing address
964 Natoma St San Francisco CA 94103
Last sale
091919

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Initial analysis

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.

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Risk rating

How 725 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
77th percentile

Out of 448 buildings in this neighborhood, 103 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
39%
No DBI
violation
61%
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 21.6%
Moderate concern 49.3%
Severe concern 29.1%
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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The story over time

725 Leavenworth St event timeline

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

2026
Fire Complaint Mar 06
Extinguishers
Condition Corrected
Fire ComplaintMar 06
Blocked Exits

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