1450 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA 94123

The 22-unit, three-story multi-family residential building at 1450 Chestnut Street in the Marina neighborhood, owned by New Chestnut Partners, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues since its construction in 1928. Most recently, there is an open violation from December 2023 regarding sleeping area requirements, which appears to be a fire safety concern.

The building's maintenance history shows attention to critical systems, with backflow preventers installed in 2019 and 2013, though the most recent building permit on record is from 2003 for reroofing work. A major cluster of violations and complaints occurred in early 2003, when multiple interior and safety issues were documented, including problems with heating systems, interior surfaces, security devices, and fire proofing. A notable complaint in 2002/2003 involved water damage from roof/ceiling leaks and subsequent ceiling collapse.

This period of apparent disrepair was followed by routine inspections in 1999, 2006, and 2016, and more recent complaints about exterior maintenance, including peeling paint documented in 2024. Recent records show multiple 311 calls for street cleaning and debris removal near the property throughout 2023 and 2024, though these are external to the building itself. While the building has required various permits and undergone some inspections, the presence of multiple historical violations, particularly relating to fire safety and living conditions, suggests a pattern of reactive maintenance rather than proactive upkeep, with the most pressing current issue being the open violation from December 2023 regarding sleeping area requirements.