1490 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA 94123

1490 Chestnut Street is a 3-story, 11-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1956 in the Marina neighborhood. The property has undergone significant improvements over the years, with the most recent major upgrade occurring in 2023 when the building's fire alarm system was enhanced to include low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas and new power supplies, costing $28,450. The building completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2015 (Tier 3) with a certificate of final completion issued, demonstrating compliance with seismic safety requirements. Between 2016-2017, substantial unit improvements were made, including comprehensive remodels of units 1, 3, 7, 8, and 9, featuring kitchen and bathroom upgrades, new electrical systems, and plumbing improvements.

The building's electrical infrastructure was notably modernized in 2017 with a 400-amp single-phase service upgrade, and in 2016, structural improvements were made to strengthen the garage/storage level walls. The building's maintenance history shows regular attention to safety systems, with prompt resolution of fire safety issues as evidenced by the 2008 replacement of emergency services equipment and the correction of fire alarm system problems in 2006. Although there were several building violations documented in 2003 related to fire safety equipment and gas meter instructions, all were resolved by June 2003. The property has experienced recurring issues with parking enforcement, as evidenced by multiple citations for driveway blocking in recent months (2024-2025), though these are not direct building-related concerns.

Recent service calls (December 2024) regarding garbage and debris were noted, but these appear to be external to the building proper. The building has not experienced any significant fire-related incidents, with only two false alarms recorded in fire department records, and past fire complaints were either found to have no merit or were promptly corrected. The property's recent maintenance record (2015-2023) indicates proactive management, with substantial investment in both individual unit improvements and building-wide systems. Apart from routine safety inspections and periodic upgrades, there are no current active violations or complaints against the property. The most pressing recent issues appear to be related to external factors such as parking enforcement and street maintenance rather than internal building conditions or safety systems.