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2390 Chestnut St

Marina, SF 94123 0929021 27 units · 3 fl · 1927

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 2390 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 1927
2 or more units
27 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC2
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 1927
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
Units27
Floors3
Year built1927
Total area15,165 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0929021
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Anchor Realty Inc - Mark Ca 2120 Market St Ste 105 San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
April 01, 2014

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Initial analysis

Located in San Francisco's Marina neighborhood, this 27-unit multi-family residential building at 2390 Chestnut Street (built in 1927) has undergone significant renovations and faced several challenges over the past decade. Most notably, a fire incident occurred in August 2020 involving units 303 and 304, resulting in damage that required repairs, though issues with unpermitted work remained. The building has seen substantial improvements, including a comprehensive fire alarm system upgrade in 2023 costing $59,640 to comply with current safety codes, and multiple unit renovations between 2020-2022 involving kitchen relocations, bathroom updates (including shower installations), and electrical improvements across various units (102, 106, 201, 202, 207, 209, 302, 305, 309), with associated permits showing proper planning and execution of these improvements.

The property has a history of addressing maintenance and safety issues, including a backflow device replacement in 2022 and various fire alarm system corrections from 2013 to 2023. Building violations from 2014-2020 showed concerns about water damage, mold, damaged ceilings, and lead paint risks, though records indicate these were eventually abated. The building's soft-story retrofit work was completed and certified, and there is ongoing consideration for adding ADUs to the property, with multiple planning applications proposing the conversion of garage and storage spaces into additional units. Recent records (2023-2024) primarily show routine issues such as garbage management, parking enforcement, and sidewalk cleaning, with no major building-specific complaints or violations recorded in the past year.

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Risk rating

How 2390 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
34thpercentile

Out of 988 buildings in this neighborhood, 652 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
65%
No DBI
violation
35%
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.

Building permits (past 7 years)

Number of permits pulled at this address — construction or renovation activity over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 35%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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2390 Chestnut St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Aug 03
Garbage and debris
other bagged boxed contained garbage
311 RequestAug 03
Garbage and debris

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