756-758 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA 94133

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 While some proposed improvements, such as expanding the roof deck and garage modifications, were withdrawn or canceled, the property has undergone various interior renovations including bathroom and kitchen updates, and the replacement of multiple windows on the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.