523 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA 94133

The property at 523 Chestnut Street in North Beach is a 3-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1907, containing 6 units and owned by Raul and Denise Arriaza. The building underwent significant renovations between 2016 and 2018, including the addition of a new dwelling unit on the ground floor completed in 2018, which involved extensive work including the installation of a comprehensive fire sprinkler system with 22 heads ($12,000) and associated sprinkler monitoring system ($3,500). Prior to this, three separate kitchen and bathroom remodeling projects were undertaken in late 2016, totaling approximately $63,000.

The building's renovation history includes proper permitting and installation of safety systems, such as a new 200-amp electrical service with 7 meters in 2017. There was one building violation in July 2017 related to improper containment of lead-based paint during construction, though this was promptly abated within days. Three tenant buyouts were recorded in 2016, with payments of $41,000 and $52,400 for units at 523 Chestnut Street and nearby Powell Street addresses.

Recent activity in the area has primarily consisted of street cleaning and maintenance issues, with multiple reports of debris and graffiti between 2022-2024, though these do not directly relate to building conditions. The most recent records show routine graffiti and debris management, with no active building violations or complaints as of 2024. The only recorded emergency response to the building was a non-injury medical assist call.