165-171 Chattanooga St, San Francisco, CA 94114

The 165-171 Chattanooga Street property is a 3-story, 6-unit multi-family residential building located in Noe Valley, constructed in 1908 and currently owned by Pritchard Marital Trust. The building has undergone significant work in recent years, most notably the addition of two accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in 2018-2019, converted from existing vacant storage space on the first floor, for which multiple permits totaling $85,000 were issued. The structure also underwent soft-story retrofit work, with initial permits dating back to 2017, though there remain compliance issues as indicated by a "Non-Compliant" status under San Francisco's mandatory soft-story retrofit program, with a violation filed in July 2020 that was finally resolved in May 2024.

The building has a history of maintenance issues, including several plumbing and roofing problems in the 1990s-2000s, though these have mostly been addressed through various repairs and renovations. Recent improvements include comprehensive electrical upgrades in 2013 featuring new wiring, grounded plugs, smoke detectors, and a subpanel installation, as well as kitchen renovations and bathroom improvements during the same period. The property has experienced periodic maintenance challenges over its history, with various violations and complaints regarding building systems and safety features, though most have been resolved through proper channels.

Notable past issues included roof leaks affecting neighboring properties (1997), drainage problems (2006), and multiple soft-story retrofit compliance matters between 2017 and 2024. The building's permit history shows a pattern of structural and safety improvements, particularly focusing on seismic retrofitting and unit expansion through the addition of ADUs, though the delayed completion of mandatory soft-story work resulted in a significant violation notice in 2020 that was only resolved in mid-2024. Recent maintenance and improvement work suggests ongoing investment in the property's upkeep, with substantial permitted work costs totaling over $200,000 in recent years.