1258-1260 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The three-unit, two-story multi-family residential building at 1258-1260 Chestnut Street in Russian Hill has undergone several significant renovations since its construction in 1923, with the most recent substantial work occurring in 2022-2023. In October 2022, a comprehensive kitchen remodel was completed at a cost of $30,000, including electrical work and plumbing upgrades, followed by the installation of two new hydronic heat boilers in February 2023. The building has maintained regular upkeep, with earlier improvements including bathroom remodels (2005), roof deck repairs (2005), stairs reconstruction (2006), and various electrical upgrades.

However, there have been some concerning recent events, including a complaint in March 2023 regarding the roof deck's code compliance and permitted status, along with an allegation of an illegal unit in the garden area. Historical complaints from 2005 involved unauthorized construction of a platform on the roof, a stairway, and an unpermitted tall fence that allegedly blocked neighbors' views, though these issues were eventually resolved. The building has been subject to routine housing inspections, with the most recent regular inspection occurring in 2015.

The property has experienced consistent maintenance and upgrading of its essential systems, including the recent boiler installation in 2023, though there are some ongoing concerns about exterior maintenance and code compliance. A substantial tenant buyout occurred in September 2022, with one tenant receiving $50,000. The area around the building has seen several recent 311 calls (2023-2024) primarily related to street cleaning and sidewalk maintenance issues, though these are external to the building itself. The property management has generally addressed maintenance and repair needs promptly, as evidenced by the completion status of numerous building permits over the years.