767-771 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA 94133

The three-unit, three-story multi-family residential building at 767-771 Chestnut Street in Russian Hill, owned by Tom Thomas, has undergone several significant maintenance and safety-related events since its construction in 1912. The most concerning recent issue was a lead paint hazard identified in 2019, which was formally documented through a notice of violation and took until October 2021 to resolve.

The building underwent substantial improvements in 2015, including a kitchen and bathroom remodel on the third floor, along with comprehensive electrical and plumbing upgrades such as the installation of new smoke detectors, receptacles, and bathroom fixtures, with a documented cost of $16,000. The property has a history of regular safety inspections, with notable violations in 2015 including the need for fire safety improvements (fire extinguishers and smoke detectors), security updates, and other safety compliance matters, all of which were eventually abated by October 2021.

Historical records show earlier maintenance work including re-roofing in 1989 and a 1985 compliance issue that required attention. The building's systems experienced some challenges, as evidenced by a sewer backup incident in April 2020, and there have been recurring street cleaning and maintenance matters in the vicinity, with several 311 calls for general cleaning, pavement defects, and parking complaints over the years. The property's documented improvements and inspections suggest ongoing attention to building maintenance and safety compliance, though the lead paint issue and multiple safety violations in 2015 indicate past concerns that required significant remediation efforts.