2401-2419 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA 94123

The 27-unit multi-family residential building at 2401-2413 Chestnut Street in San Francisco's Marina neighborhood, owned by Arlene L. Rosen and constructed in 1928, has undergone several significant improvements and faced various safety-related issues over the past decades. Most recently, the building received permits for a new fire alarm system installation with low frequency sounders (issued October 2024) to comply with San Francisco Fire Code requirements.

The property has completed important seismic safety work as a Tier 4 soft-story retrofit in 2018, bringing it into compliance with current building safety standards. Recent electrical upgrades include the installation of new receptacles, lighting improvements, and work on fused panels (completed November 2024). The building has experienced recurring safety compliance issues, particularly regarding fire safety, with multiple violations recorded between 2019 and 2024.

These include a December 2023 violation regarding sleeping area requirements, an August 2023 extinguishers citation that was corrected, and a November 2021 exit maintenance violation that was referred to the Department of Building Inspection. Historical records show various building maintenance and safety inspections dating back to 2000, with several violations related to heating systems, security requirements, and egress issues - though all these were ultimately abated, primarily by September 2006. The property has also faced some tenant-related and maintenance concerns, including a 2019 complaint about construction work obstructing egress from the United Liquor and Deli storefront.