1895 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA 94123

The 15-unit apartment building at 1895 Chestnut Street in the Marina neighborhood, built in 1927 and currently owned by South Paw Properties LLC A, has undergone several significant improvements and maintenance projects over the past two decades. Most recently, in late 2024, unit 11 on the third floor is undergoing a comprehensive kitchen and bath remodel costing $65,000, with associated plumbing and electrical work.

In 2023, the building completed an important fire safety upgrade by installing low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas and updated fire alarm systems throughout the building, including the installation of new audible devices in all units. The property has addressed structural safety requirements, completing a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2014 that involved significant garage-level improvements costing $150,000, which included removing four posts and adding beams for improved seismic performance, earning a Certificate of Final Completion. Historical data shows the building had several violations in 2001-2006 related to fire safety, heating, and security issues, but these were all abated by September 2006.

Three minor fire-related incidents have been recorded since 2009, including a smoke detector activation and carbon monoxide incident, though fortunately with no civilian injuries reported. Recent maintenance and service requests from 2024 primarily relate to external and structural maintenance, with several open cases regarding recreation equipment and noise concerns. The building's historical permits show consistent investment in unit improvements and building systems, including a significant electrical system upgrade in 2003 that installed a new 400-amp service with 16 meters and rewired multiple units' kitchens.