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220 Leland Ave

Visitacion Valley, SF 94134 6246055 8 units · 2 fl · 1976

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 Visitacion Valley
Above average
avg 1.4
3
FewerMore

This building has 3 novs (7y), above the Visitacion Valley average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 220 Leland Ave 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 1976
2 or more units
8 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.

Building characteristics
Units8
Floors2
Year built1976
Total area8,050 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6246055
Ownership

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

Owner name
Jennings Joseph B & Jenning
Mailing address
389 Harkness Ave San Francisco CA 94134
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The two-story, eight-unit multi-family residential building at 220 Leland Avenue in Visitacion Valley, owned by Jennings Joseph B & Jenning, has undergone several significant maintenance and repair projects since its construction in 1976. Most recently, in 2021, the building received a complete reroofing at a cost of $16,800, following more substantial exterior improvements in 2018 that included dry rot and fungus repair, replacement of wood shingle siding with horizontal rustic siding, and repainting, costing $38,000. The building has a documented history of maintenance issues, particularly in 2022-2023 when multiple complaints were filed regarding the commercial unit (224 Leland) indicating serious problems including electrical issues, plumbing failures, heating problems, water damage, mold, pest infestations, and flooding. These complaints were filed between October 2022 and March 2023, though all were subsequently marked as "Not Active."

The property has experienced various safety and maintenance concerns over the years, with notable building violations in 2001 related to fire safety including obstructions at fire escapes, fire extinguisher maintenance issues, and roof deck safety concerns - all of which were abated within two months. Other historical violations include needed repairs to rear stairs (2004) and a baseboard heater (2020). While routine inspections have been conducted periodically (2001, 2004, 2007, and 2011), recent infrastructure issues have emerged, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in 2024 reporting problems such as a collapsed sidewalk, tree overgrowth, and various street cleaning needs. The building's maintenance history shows regular attention to major systems, with documented reroofing work performed in both 1996 and 2021, though the frequency and nature of recent complaints suggest emerging challenges in building maintenance response times.

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Risk rating

How 220 Leland Ave'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
4th percentile

Out of 214 buildings in this neighborhood, 205 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
33%
No DBI
violation
67%
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.

Number of units

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

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 12.0%
Moderate concern 35.1%
Severe concern 52.9%
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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The story over time

220 Leland Ave event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Sep 20
Parking on sidewalk
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestSep 12
Parking on sidewalk

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