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115-117 Leese St

Bernal Heights, SF 94110 5745060 2 units · 2 fl · 1980

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Bernal Heights
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.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 115-117 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 1980
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1980
Total area2,600 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot5745060
Ownership

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

Owner name
Hanson Living Tr
Mailing address
Barry Hanson 1502 Shotwell St San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
021318

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115 Leese St, San Francisco, CA 94110
117 Leese St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 115-117 Leese Street in Bernal Heights, owned by the Hanson Living Trust, has undergone several significant improvements since its construction in 1980. Most recently, in June 2024, the property received a $17,400 re-roofing upgrade, marking the second roofing project on record (the previous one dating back to 1995). In 2017, major renovations were completed to enhance both units, including bathroom remodels (master bath shower update and hall bath improvements), kitchen upgrades in unit 117, and comprehensive plumbing and electrical work. These renovations also included the installation of double-pane aluminum windows on the street-facing side in 2016. The building has experienced regular maintenance and updates over the years, with a total of roughly $65,000 invested in improvements since 2016.

The property has encountered multiple parking enforcement issues in recent months, particularly between November and December 2024, with several citations issued for sidewalk parking violations. There were also two parking-related incidents in December 2024, including one involving garbage and debris that was classified as hazardous waste. The building's history includes three minor fire department responses for non-life-threatening situations (a false alarm, a water or steam leak, and a citizen complaint), none of which resulted in civilian injuries. Additionally, there was one planning complaint regarding the alleged operation of a construction business from the garage, though this situation has been marked as abated. While the recent parking violations suggest some ongoing challenges in the immediate vicinity, the building itself has been regularly maintained and updated to meet modern standards.

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Risk rating

How 115-117 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
47th percentile

Out of 1276 buildings in this neighborhood, 676 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
71%
No DBI
violation
29%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 61.3%
Moderate concern 14.0%
Severe concern 24.7%
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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115-117 Leese St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Mar 01
Parking on sidewalk
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