1175 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The 12-unit apartment building at 1175 Chestnut Street in Russian Hill, owned by Constance K Young, has undergone several significant maintenance and safety improvements since its construction in 1962. Most notably, the property completed mandatory soft-story seismic retrofitting in 2017 at a cost of $170,000, demonstrating compliance with current safety requirements. Recent tenant concerns have been documented, including a 2022 complaint about gas leaks and structural issues affecting unit 201, though this complaint is no longer active.

The building has received regular maintenance attention, including a major deck repair project in 2004-2006 to address dry rot issues, kitchen and bathroom renovations in 2016, and various plumbing upgrades including the installation of a new boiler system in 2011. The property has experienced recurring issues with its fire safety systems, with multiple complaints about alarm and sprinkler systems between 2005 and 2023, though these were generally resolved promptly, with the most recent fire alarm issue being corrected in May 2023. A seismic upgrade in 2017 and various unit improvements, including recent kitchen and bathroom renovations, indicate ongoing investment in building maintenance.

The building has also faced periodic parking enforcement issues, particularly regarding driveway blocking, with several citations issued between 2021 and 2025. Additionally, there was one tenant buyout recorded in May 2019 for $35,000. The property has maintained general compliance with housing regulations, though minor violations such as the deck repair issue in 2003 were addressed through appropriate channels.