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1515 Chestnut St

Marina, SF 94123 0496001B 4 units · 2 fl · 1924

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. 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
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 1515 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 1924
2 or more units
4 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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1924
Total area3,748 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0496001B
Ownership

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

Owner name
Garibaldi Exempt Disclaimer
Mailing address
Garibaldi John J Ttee 1966 Laver Ct Los Altos CA 94024
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The four-unit, two-story multi-family residential building at 1515 Chestnut Street in the Marina neighborhood was constructed in 1924 and has undergone several maintenance and safety improvements over its lifetime. The most recent significant work was completed in 2010, when the rear wall received new vinyl siding, maintaining the building's exterior aesthetics without structural changes. An earlier window replacement project in 2006, though expired, demonstrated the owner's commitment to energy efficiency through the installation of double-pane windows meeting modern U-factor requirements. The building has a documented history of safety improvements, including the installation of a fire sprinkler system in the garage level in 1991 and a comprehensive compliance upgrade in 1984.

The property has undergone regular housing inspections, including routine checks in 1999 and 2006, the latter resulting in a minor violation regarding gas meter instructions that was promptly abated within a month. While there have been multiple 311 calls regarding street and sidewalk conditions near the property between 2018 and 2024, these are primarily related to public space maintenance issues such as cleaning and waste removal that are outside the building's direct management. Temporary moving-related sign requests were submitted and processed in 2018 and 2019, and there was one utility excavation-related issue in 2018 that was resolved with scheduled repaving work. The building's permit and violation history suggests regular maintenance and compliance with safety requirements, with all known violations being addressed in a timely manner.

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Risk rating

How 1515 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
46th percentile

Out of 988 buildings in this neighborhood, 534 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
77%
No DBI
violation
23%
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.

Neighborhood location

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

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 63.9%
Moderate concern 15.5%
Severe concern 20.5%
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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