1540-1542 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA 94123

The two-unit multi-family residential building at 1540-1542 Chestnut Street in the Marina district, owned by Brian F & Margaret R Shepar, was constructed in 1923 and has undergone several significant renovations over the past decades. The most recent major work was completed in 2010, involving a kitchen renovation that included removing a non-structural wall between the kitchen and adjacent bedroom, with associated plumbing and electrical work totaling approximately $17,000. Earlier improvements included substantial additions in 2002 ($109,000) comprising a family room, studio unit, bedroom, and rear deck, as well as outdoor enhancements in 2003 ($4,500) for a new rear fence and BBQ area.

The building has maintained regular upkeep, including a kitchen remodel in 1998, and was reroofed in 1996, though the roofing permit expired without record of final inspection. The property has experienced various minor quality-of-life issues in the surrounding area, as evidenced by 311 calls between 2018 and 2024. These primarily involved parking-related incidents, with several reports of driveway blockages and abandoned vehicles, though most were resolved quickly.

There were also recorded instances of illegal postings (2019-2020) and one case of graffiti on a pole (2017). While these external environmental issues are worth noting, they appear to be typical urban challenges rather than building-specific concerns. The building's permit history suggests regular maintenance and upgrading of facilities, particularly focusing on the kitchen and exterior spaces, with all recent permits properly completed and closed.