1040-1044 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The property at 1040-1044 Chestnut Street is a two-story, three-unit multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Russian Hill neighborhood. Built in 1940 and currently owned by Clark Sue C & Penelope A, this flats and duplex building has undergone several significant improvements over the past few decades. The most recent major maintenance work includes electrical system upgrades in 2020, with the replacement of a Federal Pacific load center and related electrical work, as well as the installation of a new backflow device for the steam boiler system in 2017. The building has a documented history of addressing safety concerns, with the most recent fire complaint regarding blocked exits filed in December 2024, which remains open.

Previous violations have included issues with smoke detectors, stairs requiring repairs, and various system certifications, though all these violations were eventually abated. Historical maintenance records show regular upkeep, including a substantial reroofing project in 2005 costing over $30,000, and window replacements in 1996. The property has also undergone several routine housing inspections, with the last documented inspection in December 2015, which revealed multiple safety-related citations that were subsequently resolved. Recent external issues documented through 311 calls primarily concern municipal matters outside the building's direct management scope, including tree maintenance and public infrastructure concerns.

The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of addressing both routine upkeep and safety-related issues, with most violations being resolved in a timely manner. While there have been occasional issues with exit blocking and safety systems requiring attention, recent improvements to the electrical system and boiler backflow prevention indicate ongoing investment in the building's infrastructure. The property has maintained active compliance with building codes and safety requirements, with no recent patterns of recurring violations or unaddressed safety concerns. However, the open status of the most recent fire complaint regarding blocked exits warrants attention as a current safety consideration.