520-536 Leavenworth St, San Francisco, CA 94102

The 11-story, 63-unit multi-family residential building at 520-536 Leavenworth Street, owned by River Oaks Apts Of Shrevepo and constructed in 1925, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most concerning are recurring problems with the elevator system, with complaints documented as recently as May 2024, October 2023, and February 2024, along with multiple fire code violations throughout 2022-2024 related to system maintenance and documentation.

A notable health and safety concern emerged in December 2024 with complaints about bathroom ventilation, mold growth, and plumbing leaks, which were subsequently verified by the Department of Public Health. The building's fire safety systems are currently undergoing an upgrade, with a fire alarm system modernization project valued at $91,762 filed in May 2023 to comply with current codes and standards. The building has a documented history of heating system issues, particularly during December 2020 when multiple tenants reported lack of heat, which appears to have been an ongoing concern with similar complaints in 2017 and 2019.

Various unit upgrades and repairs have been conducted over the years, including kitchen and bathroom renovations in multiple units between 2000 and 2014, along with electrical panel upgrades and circuit installations. The property has also faced challenges with building management, as evidenced by a July 2021 complaint about lack of property management and security concerns during that period. Several fire safety violations have been recorded and subsequently abated, including issues with fire extinguishers, sleeping area requirements, and system documentation, though a violation for sleeping area requirements from November 2023 remains open.