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1100-1130 Chestnut St

Russian Hill, SF 94109 0477005 13 units · 3 fl · 1914

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

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 1100-1130 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 1914
2 or more units
13 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM3
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
Units13
Floors3
Year built1914
Total area13,020 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0477005
Ownership

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

Owner name
Fenton Laura
Mailing address
Legacy Business Management 21700 Oxnard St Ste 660 Woodland Hills CA 91367
Last sale
052820

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Included addresses

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1128 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1124 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1130 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1100 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA 94109
2701 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The three-story, 13-unit multi-family residential building at 1100-1130 Chestnut Street in Russian Hill, built in 1914 and currently owned by Laura Fenton, has undergone significant renovations and faced several structural and safety concerns in recent years. Most notably, in 2020-2021, multiple complaints were filed regarding the building's unregistered soft-story status, suggesting potential seismic vulnerability that remained active as of 2022. The building has experienced recurring fire safety issues, with three fire-related complaints between 2019 and 2024 regarding sprinkler systems, standpipe systems, and fire alarm systems, though all were marked as "Condition Corrected." Substantial renovations were completed in 2015, including comprehensive updates to units 1124, 1128, and 1130 involving electrical, plumbing, and interior modifications costing approximately $284,000.

The building has a history of various maintenance and compliance issues, including boiler operation violations, a broken sewer issue (2009), and egress obstruction (2017), though these problems were eventually resolved. A significant renovation project in 2015 included complete interior remodeling of multiple units, while more recent years have seen regular maintenance work including window replacements and electrical system upgrades. The building's parking situation has generated numerous complaints in 2024 regarding driveway blocking, suggesting ongoing challenges with parking management in the area. Planning records indicate attempts to merge units in the building's past, though this appears to have been rejected or withdrawn.

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Risk rating

How 1100-1130 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
4th percentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 1088 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
15%
No DBI
violation
85%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 18.4%
Moderate concern 24.8%
Severe concern 56.9%
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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1100-1130 Chestnut St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Mar 25
Blocking driveway cite only
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