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1320-1324 Chestnut St

Marina, SF 94123 0479002A 3 units · 3 fl · 1922

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Marina
At or below average
avg 1.1
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Marina average of 1.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1320-1324 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 1922
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RC3
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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1922
Total area4,303 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0479002A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Saville Kendall & Tess
Mailing address
4425 Esta Ln Soquel CA 95073
Last sale
030821

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1322 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA 94123
1320 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA 94123
1324 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA 94123
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Initial analysis

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.

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Risk rating

How 1320-1324 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
70th percentile

Out of 988 buildings in this neighborhood, 296 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
87%
No DBI
violation
13%
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.

Owner's portfolio size

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

Notices of Violation, owner's portfolio

DBI NOVs across all buildings this owner is registered on — a signal of systemic maintenance issues across the portfolio.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 81.5%
Moderate concern 12.0%
Severe concern 6.6%
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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1320-1324 Chestnut St event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Oct 13
311 service request
Encampment
311 RequestSep 05
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