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141 Chenery St

Glen Park, SF 94131 6662014 4 units · 2 fl · 1967

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Glen Park
Above average
avg 1.4
39
FewerMore

This building has 39 novs (7y), above the Glen Park average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 141 Chenery 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 1967
2 or more units
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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.

Building characteristics
Units4
Floors2
Year built1967
Total area3,456 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6662014
Ownership

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

Owner name
Joseph H & Hilda L Brand Tr
Mailing address
Brand Joseph H & Hilda L Tr 3321 Melendy Dr San Carlos CA 94070
Last sale
100595

Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

141 Chenery Street is a two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1967, currently owned by the Joseph H & Hilda L Brand Trust. The property has undergone several significant structural improvements over the past decade, most notably a comprehensive balcony replacement project in 2015-2016 that addressed safety concerns with both front and rear balconies, costing approximately $44,000 total. Recent developments include ongoing issues with electrical systems, as documented in an October 2023 complaint regarding bedroom power outages, and persistent mold and heating problems in Unit 1, reported in 2021. The building has also faced various maintenance challenges, including a 2018 incident involving a shattered glass door on a tenant's deck, which presented a safety hazard, and a 2021 complaint about a deteriorating lattice structure affecting neighboring properties.

The building's violation history reveals multiple code compliance issues between 2000 and 2018, including fire safety concerns in 2000 when violations were issued for missing fire extinguishers and fireproofing in the garage, as well as more recent interior surface problems including mold/mildew and damaged paint requiring lead hazard remediation in 2018. There were also significant tenant complaints in 2015 regarding unauthorized construction work, debris, and safety hazards that required intervention from building inspection authorities. While many of these violations have been resolved through various permits and corrections, several active issues remain, particularly regarding electrical systems and persistent moisture problems.

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Risk rating

How 141 Chenery 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
2th percentile

Out of 364 buildings in this neighborhood, 357 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
15%
No DBI
violation
85%
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.

Notices of Violation (past 7 years)

DBI issued Notices of Violation at this address over the last 7 years — a direct record of code enforcement activity.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 7.1%
Moderate concern 10.6%
Severe concern 82.3%
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

141 Chenery St event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint Apr 20
Date last observed: 17-apr-26; time last observed: more than 6 years; floor: 2; exact location: side bldg; building type: residence/dwelling structural problems; other building; ; additional information: fence between building falling, reported 6 years ago but owner of 141 chenery failed to repair fence & fence will fall and will danger neighbor ;
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