253-257 Leavenworth St, San Francisco, CA 94102

The 6-unit multi-family residential building at 253-257 Leavenworth Street in the Tenderloin neighborhood, owned by the Tung Sang Tran Trust, was constructed in 1912 and stands three stories tall. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the years, most notably the installation of a solar PV system with 20 modules (5.4 kW) in 2022, which demonstrates commitment to sustainable energy use.

Recent building maintenance includes a sidewalk repair in 2014, and the most pressing recent issues appear to involve fire safety systems, with violations noted in March 2024 regarding alarm systems and extinguishers, though these were marked as "Condition Corrected" in December 2024. The building has faced some challenges in its history, including a notable bedbug infestation in August 2009 that affected apartment #2 and required interventions in adjacent units, though this issue was resolved by November 2009. Earlier violations from 2002-2004 included various concerns such as drainage pipe repairs, handrail installation, and multiple fire safety-related issues, all of which were eventually resolved.

The property has maintained an active response to building safety and accessibility concerns, including a 2001 complaint about accessibility issues for a converted cafe space, which was addressed by 2002 with the installation of appropriate features. Recent inspections in early 2023 noted the building as a commercial/business vacant structure, though this complaint is now categorized as not active. The building's systems have generally demonstrated proper maintenance, with fire-related incidents being limited to contained cooking fires and no reported civilian injuries in any fire incidents.