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1140 Chestnut St

Russian Hill, SF 94109 0477028 7 units · 3 fl · 1965

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 1140 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 1965
2 or more units
7 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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
Floors3
Year built1965
Total area5,763 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0477028
Ownership

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

Owner name
Chestnut Bayview Llc
Mailing address
Frank Chan, Manager 1140 Chestnut St San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
031517

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Initial analysis

The 7-unit multi-family residential building at 1140 Chestnut Street in Russian Hill is a 3-story apartment structure built in 1965, currently owned by Chestnut Bayview LLC. The property has undergone several significant improvements over its lifetime, including a roof replacement in 1990, bathroom and kitchen renovations in 1998, and the installation of a hot tub and deck modifications in 1983. A telecommunications upgrade was recently completed in December 2020, involving the installation of telephone equipment on a PG&E pole with radios, a breaker box, and an antenna.

The building experienced notable maintenance challenges in 2002 when multiple violations were recorded regarding interior surfaces, including damaged walls and ceilings, lead-based paint concerns, and general painting requirements, though these violations were officially abated by September 2002. There were also several routine housing inspections between 2003 and 2011, with a significant plumbing issue reported in 2002 involving water damage from an upstairs bathroom leak. A 2000 complaint highlighted security and pest control concerns, particularly regarding window screens and door gaps. More recent history shows no major building violations or safety incidents, though there was one unintentional fire alarm activation recorded. The property has been subject to numerous street-related service calls in the surrounding area between 2022-2025, primarily involving waste management issues that were promptly resolved, and a tree maintenance issue in August 2023.

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Risk rating

How 1140 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
24th percentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 861 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
50%
No DBI
violation
50%
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

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 31.4%
Moderate concern 15.9%
Severe concern 52.6%
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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1140 Chestnut St event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Oct 24
311 service request
Encampment
311 RequestOct 17
Homelessness and supportive housing

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