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125-131 Leese St

Bernal Heights, SF 94110 5745031 3 units · 2 fl · 1900

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Bernal Heights — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.2
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below 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 125-131 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 1900
2 or more units
3 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 1900
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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area3,730 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot5745031
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Anna Yeung Li Trustee 9 Phoenix Ter San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
March 15, 1988

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125 Leese St, San Francisco, CA 94110
129 Leese St, San Francisco, CA 94110
131 Leese St, San Francisco, CA 94110
127 Leese St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The two-story multi-family residential building at 125-131 Leese Street in Bernal Heights, owned by Kiu Yeung Trust, dates back to 1900 and contains three units. The property has undergone several maintenance and repair work over the years, with notable attention to exterior stairs in 2010 ($2,500 repair), plumbing systems, and a reroofing project in 1991. The building experienced significant maintenance issues in December 2000, resulting in multiple housing code violations that were documented and later abated by 2002, including problems with interior surfaces, space heaters, mold/mildew, handrails, electrical outlets, floor coverings, damaged flooring, and egress obstructions. More recent concerns include a 2024 complaint about a satellite dish installation overhanging onto the neighbor's property, and a 2019 incident involving improper washing machine drainage from a second-story window.

Historical complaints suggest ongoing maintenance challenges, with a 2012 plumbing issue involving water intrusion that was addressed by early 2013. The building underwent routine inspections in 2010 that revealed various issues, including concerns about peeling paint and potential lead paint hazards. Recent records from 2023-2025 indicate recurring problems with driveway blocking, with multiple citations issued, particularly for a black Chevy vehicle. While the building's major violations from 2000-2002 were resolved, the property has experienced intermittent maintenance and compliance issues over the past two decades, with more recent concerns primarily related to exterior modifications and parking enforcement. The most recent building permit activity was relatively minor, with no major renovations or repairs documented in recent years.

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Risk rating

How 125-131 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
10thpercentile

Out of 1276 buildings in this neighborhood, 1148 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
47%
No DBI
violation
53%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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Permit rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building permit rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 53%
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

125-131 Leese St event timeline

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2025
Building Permit Dec 09
Repair exterior stair w/ in kind material repair is less than 50% as only replacing the rotted stringer and thread and supporting posts. ext stairs is not visible from street.
$2,350 · Complete
311 RequestJun 11
Blocking driveway cite only

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