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1000 Chestnut St

Russian Hill, SF 94109 0047002B 84 units · 14 fl · 1955

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Russian Hill
Above average
avg 1.9
10
FewerMore

This building has 10 novs (7y), above the Russian Hill average of 1.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1000 Chestnut 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 1955
2 or more units
84 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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
Units84
Floors14
Year built1955
Total area88,970 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0047002B
Ownership

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

Owner name
Trinity G2 Holding Llc
Mailing address
1145 Market St Fl 12 San Francisco CA 94103
Last sale
110617

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Initial analysis

The 14-story, 84-unit residential building at 1000 Chestnut Street in Russian Hill, owned by Trinity G2 Holding LLC and constructed in 1955, has undergone several significant infrastructure upgrades in recent years. Most notably, in 2023, the building received substantial fire safety improvements, including the installation of 192 speakers and additional fire alarm components to enhance system audibility, with similar work continuing into 2024 through electrical and plumbing permits. The building's maintenance history shows attention to basic upkeep, including a reroofing project completed in 2018 costing $92,000 and various plumbing repairs between 2014-2025, such as shower valve installations and mechanical room piping repairs.

The property has experienced multiple fire safety inspections and violations over the past decade, with the most recent inspection in November 2023 highlighting issues with the fire escape drop ladder and required permits. A pattern of fire code violations can be observed between 2015 and 2024, including problems with the sprinkler system, alarm systems, and various safety equipment. The building has also faced plumbing and maintenance challenges, particularly between 2012-2014, with multiple complaints regarding unpermitted work, water leaks, and repair notification issues. Recent tenant complaints from September 2023 document concerns about heating system noise. While many historical violations have been abated, the building maintains an open violation regarding highrise sprinkler system compliance as of December 2024. The property has experienced several emergency responses from the fire department, primarily for medical assistance and elevator rescues, with no fire-related injuries or incidents recorded.

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Risk rating

How 1000 Chestnut 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
0th percentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 1133 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
9%
No DBI
violation
91%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 5.7%
Moderate concern 72.7%
Severe concern 21.6%
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

1000 Chestnut St event timeline

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

2026
Plumbing Permit Apr 28
Work category: 1p; remove/replace 200-gal gas water heater in the garage.
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