1320-1324 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA 94123

The duplex property at 1320-1324 Chestnut Street in the Marina neighborhood is a two-story, multi-family residential building constructed in 1922, currently owned by Saville Kendall & Tess. The building has undergone significant recent improvements, including the addition of a new ground-floor dwelling unit in 2018 (1 bedroom & 1 bath) valued at $150,000, followed by comprehensive safety upgrades including a fire sprinkler system installation in 2019 ($14,500) and a sprinkler monitoring system in 2020 ($4,000). A voluntary soft-story retrofit was also completed in 2018 ($85,000), demonstrating investment in seismic safety.

The first-floor unit has undergone notable renovations, including kitchen relocation, bathroom remodeling, and utility upgrades in 2018, with electrical work including a 200-amp service upgrade and new subpanels. More recent developments include a building complaint regarding sidewalk access during construction, filed in September 2024, which was quickly addressed within one day. The property has experienced recurring 311 calls in 2024 related to street maintenance issues, including reports of waste, cleaning needs, and sidewalk defects, though many of these were resolved promptly.

The building's significant safety and quality improvements, including the installation of modern systems and comprehensive retrofitting, suggest a well-maintained property. However, the recent complaints about sidewalk access during construction and the ongoing street maintenance issues may impact resident experience. The property is currently fully occupied with no recorded tenant buyouts.