583-591 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA 94133

The three-story multi-family residential building at 583-591 Chestnut Street in North Beach, owned by Wong Kwok Yan & Shiu King Y, was constructed in 1915 and contains 6 units, including ground floor retail space. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the years, with the most recent being a $15,000 accessibility project completed in July 2023 to install power-operated doors at the ground floor entrance. In 2020-2021, maintenance work included the replacement of a 30-foot dryer vent.

The building has faced some significant safety-related issues, particularly during a routine inspection in December 2015, which resulted in multiple violations related to smoke detection and fire safety, including the need for carbon monoxide and smoke alarm affidavits, replacement of stair smoke detectors, and removal of egress obstructions. These violations were abated by January 2016. A complaint was filed in March 2024 regarding after-hours construction noise, though this issue is listed as not active. Earlier maintenance records show various improvements, including kitchen cabinet replacements in 1991, back stairs repairs in 1986, and attempts to reroof the building in 1991, though those permits were ultimately cancelled.

The building's recent history shows some external challenges, particularly in the vicinity of the property, with multiple reports of garbage, debris, and sanitation issues recorded between September 2024 and January 2025, primarily related to public street and sidewalk conditions. There was also a complaint in February 2019 regarding possible unauthorized window replacement in one unit, though this complaint is listed as not active. The property has undergone regular routine housing inspections approximately every 2-4 years since 1997, with the most recent significant intervention occurring in 2015. Records indicate the building has made efforts to comply with various safety requirements over the years, with most violations being addressed in a timely manner.