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1625 Chestnut St

Marina, SF 94123 0495001B 15 units · 3 fl · 1926

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Marina
Above average
avg 1.1
5
FewerMore

This building has 5 novs (7y), above the Marina average of 1.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1625 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 1926
2 or more units
15 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.

Building characteristics
Units15
Floors3
Year built1926
Total area9,084 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0495001B
Ownership

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

Owner name
Romeo Survivor'S Trust
Mailing address
Mary T Romeo, Trustee 3478 Pierce St San Francisco CA 94123
Last sale
101295

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Initial analysis

The 15-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 1625 Chestnut Street in the Marina District, owned by Romeo Survivor's Trust, has undergone several significant upgrades and faced various maintenance challenges since its construction in 1926. Most notably, the building completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2016, demonstrating compliance with seismic safety requirements. Recent major improvements include the installation of a new 400-amp main service and 16 meter sockets in December 2022, along with backflow device replacement in 2017. The building has experienced recurring fire alarm system issues, with incidents reported between 2015 and 2024, though most were resolved or corrected promptly, except for one Violation issued in 2017 related to alarm system maintenance.

The property has recurring maintenance and compliance issues, including a 2024 complaint about peeling paint on the front elevation around windows, and multiple historical violations related to safety systems. Past violations from 2006-2020 involved concerns about smoke enclosure doors, carbon monoxide alarms, wood stairs, and boiler permit compliance, though all were subsequently abated. Recent plumbing and electrical work, including boiler replacement in 2008 and street space permits in 2018, indicates ongoing infrastructure maintenance. The building's location has been affected by external environmental factors, with several 311 calls in 2024 reporting encampment issues nearby, though these were generally not directly related to the building's condition or operations. The property has maintained regular routine safety inspections through the years, demonstrating ongoing oversight by housing authorities.

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Risk rating

How 1625 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

Grade A–B — Low risk

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Grade C — Moderate risk

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Grade D–F — High risk

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
27th percentile

Out of 988 buildings in this neighborhood, 721 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
56%
No DBI
violation
44%
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 58.0%
Moderate concern 29.7%
Severe concern 12.3%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months at each severity level. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

1625 Chestnut St event timeline

Violations, complaints, fire incidents, permits, and buyouts — most recent records in order.

2025
Fire Complaint Jul 16
Sleeping Area Requirement
Violation Issued
Building PermitFeb 10
Reroofing about 30 squares, (no hot work).

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