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1320-1324 Chestnut St

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

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Marina — not a forecast
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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1922
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

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).

Mailing address
4425 Esta Ln Soquel CA 95073
Last sale
September 29, 2017

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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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
69thpercentile

Out of 988 buildings in this neighborhood, 306 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

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 risk forecast
Low failure risk 13%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. 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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