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290-298 Chenery St

Glen Park, SF 94131 6685016A 3 units · 2 fl · 1941

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Glen Park
At or below average
avg 1.4
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Glen Park average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 290-298 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 1941
2 or more units
3 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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1941
Total area2,066 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot6685016A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Viotti Manuel & Victor Andr
Mailing address
298 Chenery St San Francisco CA 94131
Last sale
032417

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Included addresses

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291 Whitney St, San Francisco, CA 94131
290 Chenery St, San Francisco, CA 94131
298 Chenery St, San Francisco, CA 94131
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Initial analysis

The property at 290-298 Chenery Street, located in the Glen Park neighborhood, is a two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1941, containing three units and currently owned by Manuel Viotti and Victor Andre. The building has undergone several significant improvements over recent years, with the most recent work completed in September 2024 involving the removal of a non-load bearing wall and associated electrical work. Previous notable renovations include the installation of a solar power system in 2018, replacement of multiple windows, and various structural improvements such as deck repairs and stair reconfiguration in 2018. The property has maintained active upkeep of its infrastructure, including electrical, plumbing (water service connection in 2020), and general maintenance.

The building's maintenance history shows regular attention to both interior and exterior elements, though there have been numerous 311 calls regarding street and sidewalk conditions near the property, including reports of graffiti, debris, and waste between 2022 and 2024. These external issues have been consistently addressed and resolved by appropriate city departments. A tenant buyout occurred in 2017 for the unit at 291 Whitney Street, involving two tenants and totaling $9,782.26, though no similar records are present for the Chenery Street address. The property has undergone several historical and administrative actions, including a determination of its legal use as a three-unit building with entrances on both Chenery and Whitney Streets, and the restoration of window openings on the Chenery facade. The building's owners have demonstrated ongoing commitment to maintenance and improvements, as evidenced by the consistent pattern of permits and completed projects over the years.

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Risk rating

How 290-298 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
28th percentile

Out of 364 buildings in this neighborhood, 262 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
67%
No DBI
violation
33%
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.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 69.9%
Moderate concern 20.6%
Severe concern 9.5%
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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290-298 Chenery St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Mar 03
Not offensive
sidewalk structure
311 RequestFeb 09
Abandoned vehicle

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