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57 Leo St

Mission Terrace, SF 94112 6956011 2 units · 2 fl · 1987

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 Mission Terrace
At or below average
avg 2.3
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Mission Terrace average of 2.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 57 Leo 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 1987
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 built1987
Total area2,500 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6956011
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lisa Hang Fong Lau Chiu Rev
Mailing address
Lisa Hang Fong Lau Chiu, Tr 1659 37Th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
060205

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 57 Leo Street in Mission Terrace, owned by the Lisa Hang Fong Lau Chiu Rev trust, was constructed in 1987 following the demolition of a single-family dwelling in June 1986. This two-story flats and duplex building, completed under building permit number 8608270, has experienced several significant sewer-related issues over recent years. In 2022 alone, there were two documented incidents of sewage backup through a 4-inch vent, occurring in April and June, both of which were resolved through fieldwork by PUC Sewer Operations. Earlier, in June 2021, there was a general service request related to the sewer system, along with an incident involving waste on the street or sidewalk that month. The property's maintenance record includes a general cleaning incident involving loose garbage in June 2019, though this appears to be a street-level issue rather than a building-specific concern. While the building's documented history shows proper response to each incident, the recurring nature of sewer-related issues over the past few years may warrant attention to underlying infrastructure systems.

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Risk rating

How 57 Leo 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
70th percentile

Out of 149 buildings in this neighborhood, 45 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
73%
No DBI
violation
27%
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 (ZIP code)

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Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

Neighborhood location

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 73.2%
Moderate concern 12.5%
Severe concern 14.3%
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 Leo St event timeline

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

2025
DBI Complaint May 02
Date last observed: 01-may-25; time last observed: 12:15; identity of person performing the work: unknown 3 latino appearing men; floor: one and ro; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling work w/o permit; work being done in dangerous manner; ; additional information: ladders and other equipment are blocking the sidewalk and being used in a dangerous manner. there is no permit displayed.;
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