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57 Leland Ave

Visitacion Valley, SF 94134 6250034 3 units · 2 fl · 1900

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 Visitacion Valley
At or below average
avg 1.4
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Visitacion Valley average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 57 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 1900
2 or more units
3 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.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area2,750 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6250034
Ownership

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

Owner name
Jew Jerry & Ho Myra Wing Ye
Mailing address
1940 Burrows St San Francisco CA 94134
Last sale
031616

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Initial analysis

The property at 57 Leland Avenue in Visitacion Valley is a two-story, three-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1900. The building, owned by Jerry Jew and Myra Ho Ho Wing Ye, has experienced several significant issues over the years, most notably a major violation case in late 2017 when an illegally converted unit was discovered in the ground floor commercial space. This unauthorized conversion resulted in multiple code violations, including improper egress, lack of fire walls, and unauthorized wiring and plumbing. The violations were ultimately addressed through permits in 2018 to remove the unauthorized fixtures and restore the building to its original configuration. The building has undergone various maintenance work over the years, including stairway repairs in 2007, gas line replacements in 2013, and furnace replacement.

Recent activity at the property raises some concerns about ongoing compliance with building codes. In 2024, multiple complaints were filed regarding construction work without proper permits, illegal structures, and potentially dangerous construction practices. The building has also had recurring issues with garbage and debris in the surrounding area, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in 2024. Fire safety has been a recurring concern, with multiple complaints in 2007 regarding blocked exits, alarm systems, combustible materials, and general unsafe conditions, though these were all marked as corrected. The property's recent history suggests ongoing maintenance and compliance monitoring will be necessary, with particular attention to any unauthorized modifications to the building's original configuration.

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Risk rating

How 57 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
64th percentile

Out of 214 buildings in this neighborhood, 77 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
85%
No DBI
violation
15%
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.

Neighborhood location

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

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Permit rate, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 66.2%
Moderate concern 26.4%
Severe concern 7.3%
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

57 Leland Ave event timeline

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

2024
DBI Complaint Nov 05
Date last observed: 04-nov-24; time last observed: 12:49; unit: 57; exact location: main bldg; building type: commercial/business work w/o permit; illegal change of use; work being done in dangerous manner; ; additional information: seem like they are building illigal structure;
Building Inspection Division
DBI ComplaintNov 05
Date last observed: 04-nov-24; time last observed: 12 9m; identity of person performing the work: private; unit: 57; exact location: main bldg; building type: both illegal unit; illegal change of use; structural problems; work being done in dangerous manner; ; additional information: too many woods on the parking 2*4;

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