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756-758 Chestnut St

Russian Hill, SF 94133 0050006 2 units · 4 fl · 1907

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Russian Hill — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.9
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Russian Hill average of 1.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 756-758 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 1907
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1907
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors4
Year built1907
Total area3,566 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0050006
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Massimi Paolo & Guo Ping Tt 758 Chestnut St San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
March 18, 2019

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758 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA 94133
756 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building at 756-758 Chestnut Street in Russian Hill, constructed in 1907, has undergone several significant updates and faced multiple compliance issues in recent years. Most notably, between 2020 and 2023, the property received substantial safety improvements including the installation of a comprehensive fire sprinkler system throughout the building (completed in 2020 at a cost of $32,000), electrical upgrades to 200-amp service, and various plumbing improvements for bathrooms and kitchens. However, there are ongoing compliance concerns, particularly an active planning enforcement case (dating from September 2022) regarding unauthorized modifications to the front façade and installation of a garage, driveway, and curb cut without proper permits or approvals. This violation is currently scheduled for a director's hearing in September 2024. The building has also experienced recurring fire alarm system issues, with tenant complaints in 2021 and 2022 about malfunctioning alarms and battery problems. While some proposed improvements, such as expanding the roof deck and garage modifications, were withdrawn or canceled, the property has undergone various interior renovations including bathroom and kitchen updates, and the replacement of multiple windows on the front façade.

The building's recent history includes significant tenant improvements and safety upgrades, such as the installation of a sprinkler monitoring system and various plumbing and electrical upgrades. The Massimi & Guo Family Trust, the current owners, completed a tenant buyout in July 2019 for $62,500, affecting two tenants. The property has faced multiple enforcement actions regarding unauthorized modifications and compliance issues, with the most recent permit filed in June 2023 to address planning enforcement requirements. There have been various maintenance and safety-related incidents documented through 311 calls, including issues with illegal parking, noise complaints, and graffiti, though these are typically routine urban challenges rather than building-specific problems. The building's permit history reflects ongoing efforts to improve and modernize the property, though these improvements have occasionally been marred by regulatory compliance issues that are still being addressed.

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Risk rating

How 756-758 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
39thpercentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 691 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
68%
No DBI
violation
32%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Director's hearings (past 7 years)

Director's hearings are escalated enforcement actions for buildings that haven't resolved violations — a serious signal.

Director's hearing rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building rate of director's hearings across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 32%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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756-758 Chestnut St event timeline

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2025
311 Request Jul 23
Garbage and debris
human waste or urine
311 RequestJun 23
Blocking driveway cite tow

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