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2500 Chestnut St

Marina, SF 94123 0931009 15 units · 3 fl · 1928

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Marina
At or below average
avg 1.1
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Marina average of 1.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2500 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 1928
2 or more units
15 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM3
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
Units15
Floors3
Year built1928
Total area10,050 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0931009
Ownership

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

Owner name
Hegarty Emmett T Revoc Liv
Mailing address
Emmett Hegarty 2500 Chestnut St Apt 11 San Francisco CA 94123
Last sale
042799

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Initial analysis

The 15-unit, three-story multi-family residential building at 2500 Chestnut Street in the Marina district, owned by Hegarty Emmett T Revoc Liv, has undergone several significant renovations and faced various maintenance challenges since its construction in 1928. Most recently, Unit 4 underwent a substantial $60,000 renovation in late 2023, including kitchen and bathroom remodeling with associated plumbing and electrical work. The building has received major improvements over the years, including re-roofing in 2019 ($56,200) and various structural and safety updates in the late 1980s and early 1990s, such as garage earthquake retrofitting and brick repairs.

The property has experienced recurring safety and maintenance issues, particularly related to its fire safety systems. Multiple fire alarm system violations were recorded between 2016 and 2023, with the most recent violation in February 2023 being abated. Historical complaints have highlighted concerns about fire escape ladders, smoke detectors, and general fire safety compliance, particularly in 2005 and 2018. The building faced its only documented heating issue in 2014-2015 when residents reported a lack of heat. A notable incident in 2018 involved a complaint about unauthorized occupancy in a garage space, though this complaint was ultimately resolved. The building's maintenance history features routine safety inspections and permit compliance checks, with most issues being promptly addressed, though there have been periods requiring multiple follow-ups to achieve compliance. More recently, parking enforcement has been a frequent issue in the surrounding area, with numerous citations issued between October 2024 and January 2025, though these are external to the building itself.

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Risk rating

How 2500 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
30th percentile

Out of 988 buildings in this neighborhood, 692 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
60%
No DBI
violation
40%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Building size

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 56.7%
Moderate concern 25.8%
Severe concern 17.5%
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

2500 Chestnut St event timeline

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

2026
Fire Complaint Mar 18
Alarm Systems
Condition Corrected

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