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1365 Chestnut St

Marina, SF 94123 0498022B 12 units · 3 fl · 1924

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Marina — not a forecast
Above average
avg 1.1
4
FewerMore

This building has 4 novs (7y), above the Marina average of 1.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1365 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
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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1924
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units12
Floors3
Year built1924
Total area9,450 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0498022B
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Paul & Shirley C Tam, Trust 644 Caribbean Way San Mateo CA 94402
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The 12-unit apartment building at 1365 Chestnut Street in San Francisco's Marina neighborhood, owned by the Tam Family Trust, is a 1924 three-story multi-family residential structure currently undergoing significant safety upgrades. Most notably, in early 2024, the building is receiving a comprehensive fire alarm system replacement to comply with San Francisco Fire Code requirements, including the installation of new smoke detectors, manual pulls, AES radio, monitor modules, and sounders throughout the building, with work apparently continuing into late 2024. This follows previous fire safety issues documented in 2019 and 2015, when violations were issued for problems with extinguishers and alarm systems, though these violations were subsequently abated.

The building also faces structural safety concerns as a documented soft-story building that has not yet been added to the city's soft-story property mandate, with this complaint remaining active since December 2020. Additional building maintenance issues have emerged more recently, including problems with exterior paint noted in April 2024, for which violations were issued regarding weather protection and lead abatement procedures. Previous routine inspections have documented various building issues over the years, including stair repairs needed in 2006. Major systems upgrades have been undertaken in the past, including reroofing work in 2006 and a boiler replacement in 2011. The property has experienced recurring issues with parking enforcement, as evidenced by multiple citations for driveway blocking in late 2023 and throughout 2024, though these are not directly related to building safety or maintenance.

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Risk rating

How 1365 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
36thpercentile

Out of 988 buildings in this neighborhood, 632 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
66%
No DBI
violation
34%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 34%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1365 Chestnut St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jan 19
311 service request
Encampment

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