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336 Chestnut St

Telegraph Hill, SF 94133 0054011 2 units · 3 fl · 1971

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Telegraph Hill — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.2
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Telegraph Hill average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 336 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 1971
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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 1971
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
Floors3
Year built1971
Total area2,814 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0054011
Ownership

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

Mailing address
T. Michael Harrison, Truste 336 Chestnut St San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
January 05, 2000

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Initial analysis

336 Chestnut Street is a three-story, two-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1971 in the Telegraph Hill neighborhood, owned by the T Michael Harrison Revocable Trust. The property underwent significant renovations in 2001, including structural improvements such as the installation of a steel frame to brace the second floor, additional interior stairs between the first and second floors, and various aesthetic upgrades in both living units. Earlier modifications included lowering windows at the rear top floor in 2009 to match existing windows. The building's history includes one notable housing complaint from 1995 regarding alleged illegal units, though this was resolved and closed in 2009.

Recent activity at the property has primarily involved parking-related issues, with multiple complaints about driveway blocking between 2019 and 2024. There have also been two noise-related complaints in 2024 (one still open) and a building inspection request in 2020 that was resolved. A significant regulatory matter was the application for Open Space and Dwelling Unit Exposure Variances, which sought to legalize a ground floor dwelling unit; this was ultimately approved, indicating efforts to formalize previously unpermitted space. The building has undergone various permitted modifications over the years, including exterior improvements like ceramic tile decking installation and wood siding replacement, as well as interior renovations such as partition removals and kitchen relocations. The most recent parking-related incidents were documented in 2024, including citations for vehicles blocking the driveway.

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Risk rating

How 336 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
98thpercentile

Out of 684 buildings in this neighborhood, 14 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
96%
No DBI
violation
4%
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.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 4%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

336 Chestnut St event timeline

Violations, complaints, fire incidents, permits, and buyouts — most recent records in order.

2024
311 Request Sep 30
Blocking driveway cite tow
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestJan 06
Abandoned vehicle - car4door

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