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715-725 Chestnut St

Russian Hill, SF 94133 0066026 6 units · 2 fl · 1968

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Russian Hill
At or below average
avg 1.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Russian Hill average of 1.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 715-725 Chestnut St rent-controlled?

San Francisco's Rent Ordinance caps rent increases and provides eviction protection for most residential units built before 1979 with 2+ units. Here's how this building scores.

Built before 1979
Built 1968
2 or more units
6 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NBEACH
Likely rent-controlled. Building age and unit count suggest this property falls under San Francisco's Rent Ordinance.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Building characteristics
Units6
Floors2
Year built1968
Total area5,810 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0066026
Ownership

Registered owner per SF Assessor-Recorder (secured roll).

Owner name
Survivors Trust The
Mailing address
Joanna Tom Trustee 2004 Taylor St San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
091996

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Included addresses

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725 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA 94133
721 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA 94133
715 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA 94133
719 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA 94133
719 A Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA 94133
723 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The 6-unit multi-family residential building at 715-725 Chestnut Street in Russian Hill, owned by Survivors Trust The, was constructed in 1968 and consists of 2 stories with retail space. The property has undergone several maintenance and improvement projects over the years, with the most recent significant work occurring in December 2016, which included plumbing updates (installation of 3 new toilets and a sink) and interior improvements such as painting and flooring work costing approximately $4,500. In 2005, the building addressed wood stair repairs following a notice of violation, demonstrating compliance with safety requirements. Historical improvements include the installation of aluminum windows in 1988.

The property experienced multiple violations and complaints, most notably in December 2015 during a routine safety inspection which identified several issues including the need for carbon monoxide detectors, fire extinguisher servicing, plumbing code compliance, and stair repairs. These violations were documented but have since been marked as not active. A lead paint disturbance incident was reported in 2014, and earlier routine inspections in 1997 noted dry rot issues in the back porch, all of which were subsequently addressed. More recent concerns include a blocked exit issue reported in October 2021, which was corrected within three weeks, and various sidewalk cleanliness issues based on 311 calls throughout 2024, primarily related to garbage and debris removal.

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Risk rating

How 715-725 Chestnut St's risk score is calculated

We trained a model on 7 years of SF DBI inspection data — notice of violation filings, complaint history, and owner track records. It estimates the probability that DBI inspectors will issue a Notice of Violation at this address in the next 12 months. Lower % = safer.

What the score means for you

Grade A–B — Low risk

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Grade C — Moderate risk

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Grade D–F — High risk

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
59th percentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 465 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
78%
No DBI
violation
22%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

The three data points that most influenced this building's risk rating — ranked by the weight the model placed on each one.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 53.6%
Moderate concern 20.0%
Severe concern 26.4%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months at each severity level. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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715-725 Chestnut St event timeline

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2025
Building Permit Jun 24
Re roofing: no hot work
$16,900 · Complete

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