173-175 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA 94133

The three-story multi-family residential building at 173-175 Chestnut Street, owned by Terminal-plaza Associates and constructed in 1940, comprises two units and has undergone several significant renovations and maintenance work over the years. Most notably, in 2019, substantial structural improvements were completed, including foundation work and the installation of new beams and posts at both ground and second floors, along with electrical upgrades comprising new lighting fixtures and outlets, with a total investment of $15,000.

The building has a history of addressing safety concerns, including the resolution of combustible materials and alarm system issues in 2005-2010, and a notable cliff sliding danger report in 2006 which was abated in 2012. While there have been multiple fire alarm activations recorded, these were primarily false alarms, with no civilian injuries reported in any incidents.

Currently, the property is experiencing several infrastructure and safety maintenance issues, with multiple open cases from December 2024 through January 2025, including requests to clear path of travel on sidewalks (Shared Spaces), a damaged fallen tree, a missing side sewer vent cover, and cases of blocked sidewalks due to unlicensed scooters. These recent concerns are concentrated around accessibility and environmental maintenance, while historical records show the building has maintained compliance with fire safety requirements since 2021, when multiple violations related to permits, records, and door hardware were identified and subsequently abated. The building's renovation history includes significant work on the fourth floor kitchen remodeling in 1987 and reroofing work completed in 2011, indicating regular maintenance of the property over time.