1685 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA 94123

1685 Chestnut Street is a 24-unit, three-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1951, currently owned by BM&R Partners LP. The building has undergone several significant improvements over recent years, including a 2023 vinyl window installation and stucco work on the south side, and has completed mandatory safety upgrades such as a fire alarm system replacement in 2019, soft story seismic retrofit, and various plumbing and electrical improvements.

The building's maintenance history shows attention to infrastructure, with records of boiler replacements, roof work, and various unit renovations, though there have been some recurring issues with building systems, including elevator outages (2019) and heating problems (2008). The property has experienced multiple fire safety inspections and violations over the years, with the most recent violation related to sleeping area requirements issued in December 2023, which is currently open. Historical violations were addressed, including fire escape ladder maintenance (2005) and various fire safety compliance issues in 2016.

Recent building permits and maintenance records indicate ongoing efforts to address these concerns, with the soft story retrofit work now showing as complete with Certificate of Final Completion issued. The building has also had several 311 calls related to street cleaning and waste management in the surrounding area, though these are external to the building itself. Previous tenant complaints have been generally addressed, including issues with construction noise, egress obstructions, and boiler permit renewals, suggesting an ongoing dialogue between management and tenants regarding facility maintenance and compliance matters.