1052-1056 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The 3-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 1052-1056 Chestnut Street in Russian Hill, owned by the Tavernetti Family, has undergone several significant renovations since its construction in 1941. The property has a documented history of addressing safety and compliance issues, with the most recent work in 2024-2025 focusing on fire safety systems.

A series of fire-related violations between 2020 and 2024 indicate ongoing concerns with fire safety systems, including sprinkler/standpipe systems and emergency lighting. The building underwent substantial unit improvements in 2013, including the installation of new smoke alarms and CO detectors, and legalization of existing balconies, while 2019 records show a furnace replacement. The property has had multiple routine inspections between 2001 and 2015, with a notable violation in 2004 regarding unauthorized interior construction work, which was subsequently addressed.

Historical renovations from 2002-2004 involved comprehensive updates to kitchen cabinets, bathrooms, and electrical systems across the units. More recently, there have been periodic maintenance and compliance issues addressed through 311 calls, primarily related to park maintenance and structural concerns, though these appear to be external to the building itself. While the building has experienced recurrent fire safety violations, records indicate timely corrections of most issues, with the exception of some recent violations in 2024 related to sprinkler systems and fire code compliance.