1631 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA 94123

The 15-unit multi-family residential building at 1631 Chestnut Street in the Marina district, owned by Jermaine Dennis & Renee 199, has undergone significant safety upgrades and modifications since its construction in 1926. Most notably, the building completed its Tier 2 soft-story seismic retrofit in 2018, which included the addition of a new ground floor dwelling unit.

Recent fire safety improvements are substantial, with two major fire alarm system upgrades in late 2023 ($30,600) and early 2019 ($9,000) to enhance monitoring and notification capabilities, including the installation of low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas and automatic sprinkler monitoring. The building has maintained active compliance with fire safety regulations, though it has experienced recurring fire alarm system malfunctions as documented in multiple fire complaints between 2014 and 2024, with the most recent violation issued in January 2024 now reportedly corrected. The property has shown ongoing commitment to infrastructure improvements, including a comprehensive upgrade of its fire safety systems, installation of new sprinklers, and various plumbing and electrical upgrades during 2018-2019.

Historical records from 2002 show multiple fire safety violations, including issues with the fire escape system and heating requirements, though all were promptly abated by July 2002. Recent building maintenance issues have primarily involved external matters, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in recent years regarding street cleaning and parking enforcement concerns. The building's management has consistently addressed routine safety inspections and responded to resident concerns, with only one notable complaint in 2018 regarding visible permits during construction work, which was subsequently resolved.