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1447 Chestnut St

Marina, SF 94123 0497009F 12 units · 3 fl · 1926

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Marina
Above average
avg 1.1
3
FewerMore

This building has 3 novs (7y), above the Marina average of 1.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1447 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 1926
2 or more units
12 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
Units12
Floors3
Year built1926
Total area10,566 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0497009F
Ownership

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

Owner name
U Irrevoc Tr 2019
Mailing address
Chen Rodney Peninsula Mgt F P O Box 590724 San Francisco CA 94159
Last sale
060395

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Initial analysis

The three-story, 12-unit multi-family residential building at 1447 Chestnut Street in the Marina, built in 1926, has undergone several significant safety and maintenance improvements over the years, with the most recent being a comprehensive fire alarm system upgrade completed in October 2024, costing approximately $35,800. The building has successfully completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit as a Tier 3 property, demonstrating compliance with seismic safety requirements. Major improvements include a 2017 soft-story retrofit costing $105,000, 2016 stair repairs following a violation notice, and electrical system upgrades in 2003 to 175-amp service with 13-meter sockets. The property underwent routine safety inspections in 1999, 2006, and 2016, addressing various issues including gate manual release systems and carbon monoxide alarm installations, all of which were subsequently resolved.

Recent building activities have primarily focused on life safety systems, with the most substantial work being the 2024 fire alarm system upgrade that included new low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas to meet current codes. The building had documented fire safety concerns in 2018 regarding hazardous materials and sprinkler systems, though these violations were abated as of May 2018. Regular maintenance has been performed throughout the building's history, including termite repairs in 1995, window and bathroom improvements in the late 1980s, and various routine inspections. The property has experienced recurring issues with driveway blockage, as evidenced by multiple parking enforcement calls in recent years, though these are external to the building's internal systems and safety features. Recent service requests have primarily involved waste collection and public works matters, which have all been resolved promptly.

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Risk rating

How 1447 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
14th percentile

Out of 988 buildings in this neighborhood, 850 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
44%
No DBI
violation
56%
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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

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 35.1%
Moderate concern 37.2%
Severe concern 27.7%
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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The story over time

1447 Chestnut St event timeline

Violations, complaints, fire incidents, permits, and buyouts — most recent records in order.

2025
DBI Complaint Oct 15
The paint on the apartment complex is peeling. this is lead paint and it is peeling from the exterior of the building and falling onto the property of the neighboring buildings. the landlord was talked to about this and they refuse to do anything. it is on the north side of the building as well as the rear of the building.
Housing Inspection Services
Building Violation (NOV)Apr 09
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