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733 Chestnut St

Russian Hill, SF 94133 0066028 7 units · 2 fl · 1958

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. 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 733 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 1958
2 or more units
7 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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
Units7
Floors2
Year built1958
Total area4,919 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0066028
Ownership

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

Owner name
Ling Jeffrey
Mailing address
465 Church St Apt 1 San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
031921

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Initial analysis

The 733 Chestnut Street property in Russian Hill is a two-story, multi-family residential building constructed in 1958, containing 7 units and currently owned by Jeffrey Ling. The building has undergone significant renovations over the past 15 years, with major improvements completed between 2008-2011 including comprehensive unit remodels (Units 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6), electrical upgrades, and plumbing system overhauls including new water piping, waste piping, and heating systems. The property has had several routine housing inspections, with the most substantial being in 2011 which revealed multiple fire safety concerns that were subsequently addressed, including fire extinguisher maintenance, fire escape ladder repairs, and alarm system updates.

Recent activity at the property has primarily involved maintenance issues related to the surrounding environment, including tree damage (2023-2024) and several street cleaning matters. A historical compliance matter regarding illegal short-term rentals in Unit 2 was documented and closed in 2019. The building's infrastructure improvements during the renovation period included new electrical panels and safety features such as a roof safety wall installation in 2008. Two minor fire-related incidents were recorded, though neither resulted in civilian injuries. Recent utility work has primarily focused on building exterior maintenance rather than interior improvements. The property has maintained compliance with safety regulations since addressing the 2011 violations, though there are ongoing maintenance issues being reported through 311 calls.

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Risk rating

How 733 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
25th percentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 850 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
51%
No DBI
violation
49%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 38.1%
Moderate concern 21.1%
Severe concern 40.8%
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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733 Chestnut St event timeline

Violations, complaints, fire incidents, permits, and buyouts — most recent records in order.

2025
Tenant Buyout Aug 29
Tenant buyout · $16,500
2 tenant(s)

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