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359-361 Chestnut St

Telegraph Hill, SF 94133 0062024 2 units · 2 fl · 1925

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 359-361 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 1925
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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1925
Total area2,510 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0062024
Ownership

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

Owner name
Na Yoo
Mailing address
359 Chestnut St San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
090420

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359 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA 94133
361 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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AI summary

The property at 359-361 Chestnut Street is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in Telegraph Hill, constructed in 1925 and currently owned by Na Yoo. The building has undergone several significant modifications and compliance updates in recent years, with the most pressing being a series of improvements mandated by Physical Inspection Report #CC-8573 in late 2023 and early 2024, including plumbing work, electrical grounding updates, and general compliance measures, with costs totaling approximately $6,000. In August 2023, the property completed the legalization of a 234.75 square foot storage room on the ground floor, which included the installation of new windows and doors as per condo conversion inspection requirements.

The building's maintenance history shows attention to essential systems, including a new house trap installation in 2020. Of particular note, there has been a significant pattern of driveway access issues surrounding the property over the past year, with ten recorded incidents of blocked driveways between December 2023 and November 2024. These incidents have resulted in several parking citations being issued, suggesting ongoing challenges with parking management in the vicinity. The property's permits and inspections indicate regular maintenance and compliance efforts, with the most recent work focusing on meeting current building codes and addressing specific inspection requirements.

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Risk rating

How 359-361 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
96th percentile

Out of 684 buildings in this neighborhood, 27 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

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Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Neighborhood location

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Owner's portfolio size

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 92.1%
Moderate concern 5.3%
Severe concern 2.6%
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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The story over time

359-361 Chestnut St event timeline

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

2025
Planning Record Apr 30
Acknowledging SF Planning Code Unauthorized Dwelling Unit Regulations
Closed - Informational
311 RequestMar 02
Blocking driveway cite only

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