1583-1589 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA 94123

The three-story, six-unit multi-family residential building at 1583-1589 Chestnut Street in the Marina neighborhood, owned by Eric Dana Li, has undergone several significant improvements since its construction in 1923. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory soft-story seismic retrofit in 2016 (classified as Tier 3), demonstrating compliance with San Francisco's building safety requirements.

Between 2014 and 2016, substantial structural enhancements were made, including a three-story rear addition to enlarge existing rooms ($150,000), foundation work, and revisions to shear wall plans. The building has seen consistent maintenance and upgrades, with a 200-amp electrical service upgrade completed in 2018 and various unit renovations between 2009-2010, including bathroom and kitchen remodels, garage improvements, and plumbing updates. Recent activity at the property includes a July 2024 building inspection complaint regarding exposed wiring on the building facade, which is currently listed as "Not Active." The property has experienced some ongoing maintenance challenges in the surrounding area, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in 2024 related to garbage, debris, and sidewalk issues, including reports of human waste and tree root-related sidewalk lifting.

There are also open cases from 2024 concerning an overgrown tree and a driveway blocking incident. While these external issues do not directly impact the building's condition, they may affect overall resident experience. The building's permit and inspection history indicates regular maintenance and significant investment in building safety and resident comfort, with few historical complaints on record.