1565 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA 94123

The 12-unit multi-family residential building at 1565 Chestnut Street, located in San Francisco's Marina neighborhood, has undergone some significant safety improvements in recent years. Most notably, in September 2023, the building completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit costing $120,000, which included the installation of four steel moment frames and plywood shear walls on the ground floor, addressing seismic safety requirements for this 1926 three-story structure.

The building has experienced recurring fire safety issues, particularly in 2024 when violations were documented for alarm system maintenance, exit sign illumination, and exit obstructions, though these were subsequently abated. The property had multiple fire safety violations in 2006 related to fire escapes and fire proofing, which were also addressed. More recent complaints from 2024 have included issues with peeling paint on the west façade and routine safety inspections, though the status of these complaints is marked as "Not Active." The building's maintenance history shows attention to basic upkeep, including a completed reroofing project in 2014 costing $29,000.

However, there have been persistent concerns about the building's fire safety systems, with violations recorded in 2022 (extinguishers) and 2024 (alarm systems and exit maintenance). The property has experienced several non-fire-related incidents requiring fire department response, primarily related to alarm system malfunctions and smoke detector activations, though none resulted in injuries. Recent parking enforcement activity around the building has been notable, with multiple citations issued between July and October 2024 for driveway blocking incidents, suggesting ongoing challenges with parking management in the vicinity.