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1831-1833 Chestnut St

Marina, SF 94123 0493021 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

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 1831-1833 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 1900
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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 1900
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area1,688 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0493021
Ownership

Registered owner per SF Assessor-Recorder (secured roll).

Mailing address
Kim Chauncey J Successor Tr 1876 Sunnyvale Ave Walnut Creek CA 94597
Last sale

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1831 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA 94123
1833 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA 94123
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Initial analysis

The property at 1831-1833 Chestnut St is a 2-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1900, currently owned by the Genevieve Chan Trust. The building has undergone several significant improvements over the past two decades, with the most recent major work being window replacements in 2009 (4 windows) and 2006 (3 windows and 3 doors), both at the rear of the building and not visible from the street. Additional improvements include exterior siding installation in 2005 (1,020 square feet) and earlier structural work such as reroofing in 1993 and reinforcement of wood girders, footings, stairs, and rear deck in 1991.

The property has experienced various maintenance and service issues in the surrounding area, as documented through 311 calls in recent years. The most recent incidents in 2024 primarily relate to park and recreation equipment maintenance in the vicinity, though there was one notable sidewalk defect case in September 2023 that involved PG&E Gas utility work and subsequent restoration in February 2024. The building's immediate structural integrity appears stable, with no recent building-specific complaints or violations recorded. The majority of recent 311 calls (2023-2024) relate to parking enforcement and city maintenance issues, rather than direct building concerns, suggesting that the property's infrastructure and systems have been maintained appropriately, though some exterior elements like sidewalks have required attention.

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Risk rating

How 1831-1833 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
70thpercentile

Out of 988 buildings in this neighborhood, 296 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.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

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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The story over time

1831-1833 Chestnut St event timeline

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2024
311 Request Mar 26
Blocking driveway cite tow
WHITE - TOYOTA TACOMA - 8U20778

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