321 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA 94133

The 5-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 321 Chestnut Street in Telegraph Hill, owned by Ronald J & Debra S Burgess, was constructed in 1976 and has undergone significant maintenance and improvements over the past several decades. Most notably, recent fire safety upgrades were performed in late 2021/early 2022, including the emergency replacement of the fire alarm control unit and the installation of additional safety features such as new smoke detectors and pull stations, with the total fire safety improvements costing over $14,000. In 2020, Units 2 and 4 received substantial renovations including kitchen and bathroom remodels, along with electrical upgrades such as new outlets, switches, and lighting.

The building has a documented history of addressing safety and compliance issues, including resolving several violations in 2015-2016 related to fire safety, door security, and gas utility requirements, all of which were abated by February 2016. The property had three notable routine inspection triggers between 2002 and 2016, with all issues being resolved, including a 2016 egress obstruction complaint that was addressed promptly. There were also two complaints filed in October 2020 regarding unpermitted work and construction noise.

On the fire safety front, there were two fire-related complaints (in 2006 and 2016) that were resolved promptly, and one documented system malfunction incident with no reported civilian injuries. Historical records show various maintenance work, including a 1998 roofing project and the addition of a bedroom through non-bearing wall installation. Recent interactions with city services have been limited to routine parking and maintenance issues that don't directly impact resident safety or building conditions.