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2359 Chestnut St

Marina, SF 94123 0936018F 3 units · 3 fl · 1929

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Marina — not a forecast
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 2359 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 1929
2 or more units
3 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 1929
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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1929
Total area4,045 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0936018F
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Mary Shuet Ying Chan, Et Al 2363 Chestnut St San Francisco CA 94123
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 2359 Chestnut Street in the Marina neighborhood, owned by Chan Mary Shuet Ying, was constructed in 1929 and contains three units plus ground floor commercial space. The property has undergone several significant improvements and transitions, with the most recent major work taking place between 2021-2022 involving comprehensive upgrades to the commercial space including ADA compliance improvements, hood fire suppression systems, and kitchen renovations, with total costs exceeding $62,000. The building has a documented history of seismic and safety improvements, including foundation work, fire sprinkler installations, and various system upgrades between 1999-2002.

Recent months have seen multiple concerning issues emerge, particularly in late 2023 and 2024, including fire code violations related to multiple safety systems (extinguishers, alarms, and sleeping area requirements) with the most recent violations issued in December 2024. The building has experienced recurring sewer issues in early 2024, with three documented sewage backup incidents, and there have been several complaints regarding the ground floor commercial space, including a 2020 complaint about an improperly constructed partition wall. The property underwent a significant change in commercial use in 2018, transitioning from a limited restaurant to a full-service restaurant, and was approved for ABC Type 41 licensing. Recent 311 service calls have also documented various maintenance and cleanliness issues in the vicinity, though these are more related to street conditions rather than building-specific problems.

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Risk rating

How 2359 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
54thpercentile

Out of 988 buildings in this neighborhood, 454 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
80%
No DBI
violation
20%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Property class: apartment building

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Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 20%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

2359 Chestnut St event timeline

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

2026
Electrical Permit May 06
Online electrical permit: category 4a: installation of fire warning and controlled devices of up to 2,500 ft². the intent of this submittal is to show the required connection of the ansul system due to the ti for scout restaurant. the sprinkler monitoring panel and ass
Issued
Plumbing PermitApr 16
Work category: 4pb; installation of new pendant heads for new restaurant ceilings

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