401 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA 94133

The property at 401 Chestnut Street in North Beach is a 3-story, 6-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1906, currently owned by Benjamin & Loretta H F Tong. The building has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the past two decades, with the most substantial recent work occurring in 2014, when the ceiling sheetrock was replaced due to water damage, water heaters were replaced, and kitchen rewiring was completed, totaling over $6,000 in improvements. The building has been subject to routine housing inspections, with several violations noted and subsequently corrected between 2004 and 2015, including issues with doors, drainage pipes, fire safety equipment, and smoke detection systems.

Notable incidents include a roof remodeling complaint in 2003 and multiple documented maintenance concerns regarding door functionality and stair cleanliness between 2004-2007. Recent activity at the property includes multiple parking enforcement calls in mid-2024, though most could not be validated by responding officers. In late 2023, there was an issue with graffiti on the mailbox.

The building's planning records show two significant approvals: an AT&T mobility equipment installation on a nearby light pole, and a lower-level kitchen remodel project approved in 2022. While many historical violations and complaints have been properly addressed, the frequency of parking-related complaints and recent maintenance history should be noted. The building's systems have received periodic upgrades, though some documentation shows permits as expired, such as a 2001 reroofing permit, which may require validation against current roofing conditions.