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201 Chestnut St

Telegraph Hill, SF 94133 0061001 2 units · 4 fl · 2006

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 201 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 2006
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM2
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

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 2006
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
May be covered by AB 1482. The building is old enough for the statewide rent cap (5% + regional CPI, capped at 10% per year) and just-cause protection after 12 months of tenancy.

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
Floors4
Year built2006
Total area9,073 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0061001
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Whiting Mark S Ttee 201 Chestnut St San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
May 25, 2000

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Initial analysis

The four-story, two-unit residential building at 201 Chestnut Street in Telegraph Hill, built in 2006, has undergone several noteworthy events throughout its history. The recent maintenance work includes a cancelled $15,000 reroofing project in 2021, though the building's structural elements appear sound, with no recorded foundation or major systems issues. The original construction phase (2004-2006) featured significant infrastructure installations, including a 400-amp electrical service system, elevator installation, and security features like a garage door opener. The building has undergone routine housing inspections in 2001 and 2015, both of which did not result in any recorded violations.

Recent exterior maintenance issues have been documented through 311 calls, primarily concerning abandoned vehicles and street cleaning matters, with the most recent incidents occurring in late 2024 regarding garbage and debris complaints. Two minor fire-related incidents have been recorded: one medical assistance call and one unintentional smoke detector activation, neither resulting in injuries or property damage. The building's management has maintained compliance with city regulations, as evidenced by resolved complaints and completed inspections. Multiple street space permits were issued between 2004-2006, suggesting some public infrastructure coordination during construction, and all utility-related installation permits from the original construction period were completed successfully.

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Risk rating

How 201 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
88thpercentile

Out of 684 buildings in this neighborhood, 82 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
94%
No DBI
violation
6%
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 size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Construction type: wood frame

Wood-frame construction (type D) is the most common SF residential type and has specific maintenance risks.

Number of floors

Building height affects maintenance complexity and is one of the size signals the model uses.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 6%
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

201 Chestnut St event timeline

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

2021
Building Permit Jul 07
Reroofing
$15,000 · Cancelled

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