2359 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA 94123

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.