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11 Leese St

Bernal Heights, SF 94110 5718034 4 units · 2 fl · 1975

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, but recent activity points to a low risk of further maintenance problems in 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 Bernal Heights — not a forecast
Above average
avg 1.2
15
FewerMore

This building has 15 novs (7y), above the Bernal Heights average of 1.2.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 11 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 1975
2 or more units
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC2
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 1975
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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1975
Total area3,064 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot5718034
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Jeffrey Z & Wan Hong & Zhen 1784 Silver Ave San Francisco CA 94124
Last sale
May 29, 2008

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Initial analysis

The 4-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 11 Leese St in Bernal Heights, owned by the Kuang Family 2013 Irrevoc T, was constructed in 1975 and has experienced several significant maintenance and compliance issues, with the most notable cluster occurring in August 2016. During this period, the building received multiple violations including problems with weather-proofing on siding, bathroom fan issues, damaged walls, non-compliant fire extinguishers, inadequate heating, appliance problems, floor covering issues, mold/mildew concerns, inadequate lighting, and plumbing violations. To address these violations, a completion permit was issued in September 2016 for various repairs including replacement of rear and left side building siding, water heater strapping, and repainting the front of the building, with an estimated cost of $10,000. The building underwent a no-heat complaint resolution process between August and October 2016, and there were also reports of carpet beetles and roof leaks during this period.

The property has been subject to routine housing inspections over the years, with records showing inspections in 1999, 2007, and 2011, and the complaints from August 2016 appear to be a systematic response to various building maintenance issues rather than isolated incidents. More recently, the building has experienced multiple parking-related issues, with seven documented incidents between 2019 and 2024 involving vehicles blocking driveways or parking illegally, with the most recent incidents occurring in December 2023 and July 2024. While these parking issues are not direct reflections of the building's condition, they do indicate ongoing challenges with parking availability in the area. The property has not received any building violations or major complaints since the 2016 incidents were resolved, suggesting improved compliance with building codes and regulations in recent years.

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Risk rating

How 11 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

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
61stpercentile

Out of 1276 buildings in this neighborhood, 498 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
75%
No DBI
violation
25%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 25%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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