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236-238 Leavenworth St

Tenderloin, SF 94102 0338015 16 units · 5 fl · 1914

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Tenderloin
Above average
avg 12.0
15
FewerMore

This building has 15 novs (7y), above the Tenderloin average of 12.0.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 236-238 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 1914
2 or more units
16 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.

Building characteristics
Units16
Floors5
Year built1914
Total area8,750 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0338015
Ownership

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

Owner name
Bittles Projects 238 Leaven
Mailing address
Michael Trovato 1034 Vallejo St San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
090617

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238 Leavenworth St, San Francisco, CA 94102
236 Leavenworth St, San Francisco, CA 94102
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Initial analysis

The 16-unit, 5-story apartment building at 236-238 Leavenworth Street in the Tenderloin has undergone several significant safety and maintenance upgrades in recent years, with particular attention to fire safety systems. Most notably, in 2024, the building received a comprehensive fire alarm system upgrade costing over $42,000 to comply with current fire codes, including new smoke detectors, pull stations, horn strobes, and sounders in all units. There have been recent issues with the building's boiler permit compliance, with an active complaint filed in November 2024 regarding the need to renew the permit for serial number C18290770. A fire incident occurred in April 2024 involving a metal shed behind the building, though this was promptly addressed.

The building has a history of addressing various maintenance and safety concerns, including the installation of a new fire alarm system, security gate legalization, and recent improvements to the ground floor commercial space. Between 2019 and 2024, multiple fire safety violations were noted and subsequently corrected, including issues with fire extinguishers, alarm systems, and sprinkler systems. The property has shown responsiveness to maintenance needs, as evidenced by the replacement of the hot water boiler in 2019, electrical upgrades in 2019, and various plumbing improvements. While historical records from the mid-2000s show more significant violations related to sanitation, fire escape maintenance, and a rodent infestation, these issues appear to have been resolved, with more recent complaints focusing primarily on system compliance and maintenance. The building's management has been actively working on various improvement projects, including a pending proposal to convert the ground floor commercial space into additional units and enhance building amenities like laundry facilities and garbage areas.

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Risk rating

How 236-238 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

Grade A–B — Low risk

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Grade C — Moderate risk

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Grade D–F — High risk

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
41th percentile

Out of 172 buildings in this neighborhood, 101 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
9%
No DBI
violation
91%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 5.7%
Moderate concern 79.4%
Severe concern 14.9%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months at each severity level. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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236-238 Leavenworth St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request May 21
Garbage and debris
other loose garbage debris yard waste
311 RequestApr 05
Garbage and debris

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