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2341 Chestnut St

Marina, SF 94123 0936018H 21 units · 3 fl · 1928

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

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 2341 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
21 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 1928
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
Units21
Floors3
Year built1928
Total area15,510 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0936018H
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
P O Box 6, Koda Farms South Dos Palos CA 93665
Last sale
030819

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Initial analysis

The 21-unit, three-story multi-family residential building at 2341 Chestnut Street in the Marina district, owned by 5 K Farms GP, has undergone significant renovations and improvements since its construction in 1928. Most notably, the building completed its mandatory soft-story retrofitting (Tier 4) in compliance with City regulations. Recent major improvements include the installation of cement fiber siding on the west side in 2022 ($30,000) to address lead paint hazards, and substantial unit renovations including multiple kitchen and bathroom remodels between 2018-2021 with updated electrical and plumbing systems. Unit improvements encompassed Units 105, 106, 203, 207, 302, and 305, with particular attention to fire safety systems including sprinkler monitoring and fire alarm devices added in 2018-2019.

The building's history shows consistent maintenance and upgrading of safety systems, though there were past concerns with fire escape maintenance in 2001, heating system failures in 1996-1997, and a fire incident in 2018 requiring repairs to Unit 105. Four fire-related complaints between 2006-2019 were resolved with either corrections made or found to have no merit. The property has experienced recurring issues with driveway blocking, with numerous citations issued between February-September 2024. Planning records indicate successful legalization of a 22nd unit and conversion of three ground floor units to Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) in 2016, with additional ADUs proposed under separate permits. The building was subject to multiple routine housing inspections between 1996-2016, all of which have been marked as not active, though there was one complaint about loud construction during quiet hours in 2021.

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Risk rating

How 2341 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
9th percentile

Out of 988 buildings in this neighborhood, 899 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
38%
No DBI
violation
62%
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.

Building size

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

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 33.0%
Moderate concern 54.2%
Severe concern 12.8%
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

2341 Chestnut St event timeline

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2026
311 Request May 05
Pavement defect
Sidewalk and Curb

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