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356-358 Chestnut St

Telegraph Hill, SF 94133 0054014 3 units · 2 fl · 1906

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 356-358 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 1906
2 or more units
3 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 1906
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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1906
Total area2,400 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0054014
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
356 Chestnut St San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
October 31, 1997

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356 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA 94133
358 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The multi-family residential building at 356-358 Chestnut Street in Telegraph Hill is a two-story, three-unit structure built in 1906 and currently owned by Cedric T M Walker. The building's maintenance history shows attention to essential repairs and upgrades, including termite repair in 1997, reroofing in 1996, and window replacement in 2005 when seven wood double-hung windows were installed. A cluster of violations was recorded in December 2015 during a routine inspection, primarily related to gas utility safety requirements, including the provision of shutoff tools and instructional diagrams, as well as a 604 affidavit requirement. These violations were all abated by January 19, 2016.

The property has undergone regular housing inspections, with records showing compliance issues were generally addressed promptly. More recent history includes two 311 calls regarding abandoned vehicles in the vicinity in 2021-2022, a general cleaning issue in 2013, and a water leak/supply issue in 2011 that was resolved by the Public Utilities Commission. In November 2005, there was another routine housing inspection that was resolved on the same day. The most recent planning record indicates closed informational status regarding proposed design changes for the property. While the building's violation history shows some safety-related concerns, it's worth noting that these were addressed within a relatively short timeframe.

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Risk rating

How 356-358 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
93rdpercentile

Out of 684 buildings in this neighborhood, 48 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
95%
No DBI
violation
5%
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.

Building age

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

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 5%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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