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535 Leavenworth St

Downtown, SF 94109 0319003 24 units · 5 fl · 1924

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
14
FewerMore

This building has 14 novs (7y), above the Downtown average of 6.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 535 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 1924
2 or more units
24 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 1924
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
Units24
Floors5
Year built1924
Total area17,736 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0319003
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Ballast Investments 49 Powell St Fl 4 San Francisco CA 94102
Last sale
September 11, 2018

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Initial analysis

The 535 Leavenworth Street property is a 24-unit, 5-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1924 and currently owned by SF Multifamily IV Property. The building has undergone significant renovations and updates over the past few years, including the completed installation of a fire sprinkler bell in 2021, comprehensive fire alarm system upgrades in 2020 to meet 2021 mandates, and a major unit renovation project in 2019 that included updates to multiple apartments with new kitchens, bathrooms, and in-unit laundry facilities. Notable recent concerns include recurring fire safety violations, with the most recent in July 2024 regarding sleeping area requirements and standpipe system issues, as well as a November 2023 violation regarding alarm systems and sprinkler maintenance. The building is currently undergoing electrical upgrades, with multiple permits filed in September 2024 to comply with fire alarm system requirements.

The property has faced several maintenance and safety challenges over the years, including multiple complaints and violations regarding improper lead paint containment, work without proper permits, and building systems maintenance. In recent months, there have been reports of plumbing issues, including a November 2024 complaint about sink backups. The building's history includes various renovation projects, including a 2020 proposal to add three new units in the basement, which is still under review. Street-level concerns near the building have been documented through 311 calls, primarily related to debris and cleaning issues in the surrounding area. Despite these challenges, many of the building's systems and units have received significant upgrades in recent years, including electrical, plumbing, and fire safety improvements, though some historical violations and maintenance issues continue to require attention.

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Risk rating

How 535 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
9thpercentile

Out of 448 buildings in this neighborhood, 408 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
6%
No DBI
violation
94%
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 94%
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

535 Leavenworth St event timeline

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

2026
Planning Record Jun 02
Request for zoning verification letter
Closed - Issued
Electrical PermitApr 29
Finalize a permit that was accidentally not finalized attached is a permit number. e201909184215

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