404-414 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA 94133

The 8-unit multi-family residential building at 404-414 Chestnut Street in North Beach is a 3-story apartment building constructed in 1907 and currently owned by the 1989 Quan Lvg Tr. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the years, most notably a mandatory seismic retrofit completed in 2015 at a cost of $80,000, which included soft-story improvements and foundation grounding work. The building has maintained compliance with safety requirements, having addressed multiple fire safety violations identified in a December 2015 routine inspection, including fire extinguisher maintenance, smoke alarm requirements, and lead paint safety concerns, all of which were abated by the end of December 2015.

Historical improvements include window replacements in the early 1990s (1990-1991) and plumbing modifications such as catch basin work completed in 2016. The building's maintenance and safety record shows regular inspections by housing authorities, with issues typically being addressed promptly. A notable incident occurred in 1998 regarding heating system problems that were resolved within four months.

Recent activity around the building has primarily involved general maintenance and environmental concerns, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls between 2023-2025, mostly related to graffiti, illegal parking, and street cleaning matters. The most recent building-related issues, primarily external graffiti and parking concerns, have been addressed through proper channels. The building's Tier 4 soft-story retrofit status has been completed with a Certificate of Final Completion issued, demonstrating compliance with San Francisco's seismic safety requirements.