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715-717 Leavenworth St

Downtown, SF 94109 0300003A 13 units · 3 fl · 1916

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Downtown — not a forecast
Above average
avg 6.9
16
FewerMore

This building has 16 novs (7y), above the Downtown average of 6.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 715-717 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
13 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
Units13
Floors3
Year built1916
Total area6,150 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0300003A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
C/o Gordon Jong 1489 Webster St Ste 218 San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
February 13, 1995

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717 Leavenworth St, San Francisco, CA 94109
715 Leavenworth St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The 13-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 715-717 Leavenworth Street, owned by the Jong Family Trust, has a complex history dating back to its 1916 construction. The building has undergone several significant safety improvements over the years, including a seismic retrofit in 2003 costing $67,000, parapet reinforcement in 1987, and the installation of exit signs and emergency lights in 2014. However, there are concerning active issues as of 2023-2024, including a building complaint related to bathroom maintenance and water leaks, problems with fire extinguisher maintenance, and a violation notice regarding sanitation. The property has a documented history of fire safety concerns, with multiple violations between 2007 and 2019 related to fire alarms, extinguishers, and exit systems, though most have been resolved through proper corrections. Past tenant complaints from 2005 indicate periods of significant maintenance and security issues, including defective locks, egress obstructions, and fire safety concerns, though these were abated. More recent concerns (2015-2024) have focused on sanitation issues, particularly with waste management and pest control, as well as recurring fire safety equipment maintenance needs. The building's location in downtown San Francisco has resulted in multiple 311 calls from 2022 to 2024 regarding street cleaning and waste management issues, though these are external to the building itself. Recent fire inspection history shows both violations and prompt corrections of safety equipment issues, indicating at least some level of responsiveness to safety concerns.

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Risk rating

How 715-717 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
43rdpercentile

Out of 448 buildings in this neighborhood, 255 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
15%
No DBI
violation
85%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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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.

Notices of Violation (past 7 years)

DBI issued Notices of Violation at this address over the last 7 years — a direct record of code enforcement activity.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 85%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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715-717 Leavenworth St event timeline

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2026
DBI Complaint Jul 30
Broken glass on a believed to be vacant building
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