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599 Chenery St

Glen Park, SF 94131 6726029A 2 units · 1 fl · 1927

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. 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 599 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 1927
2 or more units
2 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
Units2
Floors1
Year built1927
Total area2,486 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot6726029A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Susan A Mcgowan Revoc Trust
Mailing address
Susan A Mcgowan Trustee 599A Chenery St San Francisco CA 94131
Last sale
060120

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Initial analysis

The property at 599 Chenery St is a one-story, two-unit multi-family residential building located in Glen Park, constructed in 1927 and currently owned by the Susan A McGowan Revocable Trust. The building has undergone significant improvements over the past decade, with the most substantial renovations occurring in 2019, including a comprehensive kitchen remodel, the installation of a solar photovoltaic system, full house rewiring, and the addition of battery storage and backup systems. The 2019 improvements also encompassed structural reinforcements with new footings and posts, window replacements, and high-quality finishes. Earlier upgrades included a furnace replacement in 2012 and water heater replacement in 2014. The electrical infrastructure received a major upgrade in 2017 with the installation of a 200-amp service and three meters.

The property has experienced several maintenance and service issues in 2024, including reports of sidewalk and driveway obstructions, garbage concerns, and various public services needs such as lighting repairs and graffiti removal. Notably, there was a recent incident involving an unpermitted portable toilet and access path issues in October 2024, though this appears to be a temporary situation related to ongoing work. A planning permit was approved for modifications to the bay windows and interior work, including the addition of new windows and supports. While the building has received numerous maintenance calls through the 311 system in 2024, most have been promptly addressed by the appropriate city agencies, with only a couple of items remaining open as of the latest records.

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Risk rating

How 599 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
67th percentile

Out of 364 buildings in this neighborhood, 120 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
86%
No DBI
violation
14%
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.

Building size

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 82.0%
Moderate concern 11.2%
Severe concern 6.8%
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

599 Chenery St event timeline

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

2019
Electrical Permit Aug 06
Installation of lg chem resu 10h battery, sma sb storage inverter, and sma automatic backup unit
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