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550 Leavenworth St

Downtown, SF 94102 0318016A 26 units · 4 fl · 1915

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
Above average
avg 6.9
7
FewerMore

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

Rent & eviction protection

Is 550 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 1915
2 or more units
26 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 1915
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
Units26
Floors4
Year built1915
Total area11,889 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0318016A
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Lidia T Woytak P.O. Box 844 Pebble Beach CA 93953
Last sale
June 11, 1993

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Initial analysis

The 26-unit, 4-story multi-family residential building at 550 Leavenworth Street, owned by the Woytak Lidia T Revocable Family Trust, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most notably, in early 2024, serious concerns were reported regarding sanitation and waste management, including clogged trash shoots, rodent infestation, and mail access problems. The building has a history of recurring elevator problems, with multiple tenant complaints about outages in 2015, and emergency system violations have persisted, including recent open violations for sleeping area requirements and standpipe issues from 2023-2024. There was a major fire incident in 2011 requiring substantial repairs ($425,000) to common areas, facades, and systems, followed by numerous infrastructure upgrades including a complete fire alarm system replacement, plumbing, and electrical work.

The building has undergone several significant safety upgrades over the years, including a seismic retrofit in 1999 and various modernization projects. Recent fire safety inspections in 2024 revealed multiple violations related to fire code requirements, though many were promptly corrected. The property's maintenance history shows regular attention to basic infrastructure, with recent electrical upgrades completed in 2022 including a new 125A 240V 3-phase subpanel system. However, recurring issues with garbage management and elevator functionality have persisted, suggesting ongoing operational challenges. The building's age (constructed in 1915) is evident in its maintenance record, which shows continuing efforts to address both historical and modern safety requirements, though some recent fire safety violations remain open.

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Risk rating

How 550 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
33rdpercentile

Out of 448 buildings in this neighborhood, 300 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
10%
No DBI
violation
90%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 90%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

550 Leavenworth St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Aug 04
Garbage and debris
mattress
311 RequestAug 02
Garbage and debris

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