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281-285 Chestnut St

Telegraph Hill, SF 94133 0061021A 2 units · 3 fl · 2000

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Telegraph Hill
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 281-285 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 2000
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors3
Year built2000
Total area5,300 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0061021A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Gulf Coast West Coast Llc
Mailing address
2443 Fillmore St #344 San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
051518

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285 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA 94133
281 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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AI summary

The three-story multi-family residential building at 281-285 Chestnut Street in Telegraph Hill, owned by Gulf Coast West Coast LLC, consists of two units and was constructed in 2000. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the years, with the most recent major work being a gas line installation for a BBQ location completed in July 2024. In 2018, the building received notable upgrades including a comprehensive elevator system modernization valued at $50,000, with associated electrical work properly installed and completed by November 2018. The building has a history of regular maintenance and improvements, including a $18,800 reroofing project in 2017, window replacements in 2016, and various plumbing and electrical upgrades between 2009-2010 involving kitchen and bathroom remodels, and significant electrical work including the installation of 68 lights, switches, and receptacles.

The property's maintenance history shows attention to both structural and aesthetic improvements, with works including beam support installation in 2010 and multiple plumbing renovations. An isolated incident from 1996 involving exposed wiring and leaking bath faucets was promptly addressed within a week and has not recurred. Planning records indicate a properly managed process for obtaining variances related to rear yard and front setback modifications, with approvals secured from the appropriate architectural firm. The building's permit history demonstrates consistent investment in maintaining and upgrading both individual units and common systems, with particular attention paid to safety features like the elevator system. Throughout its documented history, the property has maintained compliance with building codes and regulations, with no recent or recurring safety concerns.

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Risk rating

How 281-285 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

Grade A–B — Low risk

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Grade C — Moderate risk

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Grade D–F — High risk

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
95th percentile

Out of 684 buildings in this neighborhood, 34 are predicted to be safer.

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.

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 88.3%
Moderate concern 7.7%
Severe concern 3.9%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months at each severity level. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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281-285 Chestnut St event timeline

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2024
Plumbing Permit Jul 26
Work category: 1p; install new 1” gas line to bbq location
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