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31 Leese St

Bernal Heights, SF 94110 5718031 5 units · 2 fl · 1965

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Bernal Heights
At or below average
avg 1.2
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Bernal Heights average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 31 Leese 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 1965
2 or more units
5 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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 1965
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
Units5
Floors2
Year built1965
Total area3,037 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot5718031
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
586 Missouri St Apt A San Francisco CA 94107
Last sale
090618

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Initial analysis

31 Leese Street is a two-story multi-family residential building in Bernal Heights constructed in 1965, containing 5 units and currently owned by 2425 24th St LLC. The building has undergone significant improvements over recent years, most notably complying with San Francisco's Mandatory Soft Story Seismic Retrofit Program (completed October 2022) and adding an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) valued at $216,000 in 2017. Major safety upgrades include the installation of a comprehensive fire protection system with sprinklers (2020), fire alarms (2022 with low-frequency sounders), and a 400-amp electrical service upgrade (2024). The property has seen extensive unit renovations, particularly in 2017-2018, including kitchen and bathroom remodels in multiple units, installation of new furnaces, and conversion of Unit 5's kitchen to bedroom.

The building has experienced several maintenance and safety-related issues, though most have been addressed. A 2020 violation for failure to complete mandatory soft-story work was abated by October 2022, and a 2021 complaint regarding a malfunctioning door was resolved. Fire safety inspections in 2017 found violations regarding alarm systems and extinguishers, though these were subsequently abated. The property has experienced two fire-related incidents - a lockout and a smoke detector malfunction, neither resulting in injuries. Routine and complaint-based inspections over the years have revealed various maintenance matters, including issues with doors/windows (2021), exterior work concerns (2017), and multiple reports of garbage-related problems near the property (2018-2020). Records indicate regular attention to unit upgrades, safety compliance, and infrastructure improvements, suggesting active management of the property's needs and requirements.

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Risk rating

How 31 Leese 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
6th percentile

Out of 1276 buildings in this neighborhood, 1199 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
40%
No DBI
violation
60%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Number of units

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Neighborhood location

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 70.7%
Moderate concern 13.8%
Severe concern 15.4%
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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The story over time

31 Leese St event timeline

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

2025
Building Permit Jul 02
To obtain final inspection for work approved under pa#201710100799. all work is complete.
$1 · Issued
Electrical PermitMar 31
Reference to e202105133088 permit that expired for final

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