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1175 Chestnut St

Russian Hill, SF 94109 0500022A 12 units · 3 fl · 1962

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Russian Hill
Above average
avg 1.9
11
FewerMore

This building has 11 novs (7y), above the Russian Hill average of 1.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1175 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 1962
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 built1962
Total area11,526 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0500022A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Young Constance K
Mailing address
1301 Marina Vill Pkwy#240 Alameda CA 94501
Last sale
042717

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Initial analysis

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including a 2022 complaint about gas leaks and structural issues affecting unit 201, though this complaint is no longer active.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.

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Risk rating

How 1175 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
7th percentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 1054 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
21%
No DBI
violation
79%
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.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 8.1%
Moderate concern 23.0%
Severe concern 68.9%
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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1175 Chestnut St event timeline

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

2025
Building Violation (NOV) Oct 28
Building violation
Provide a clear and unobstructed means of egress from the 1st level front balcony (facing chesnut st.) to the street. all potted plants and…
Building Violation (NOV)Oct 28
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