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1247 CHESTNUT ST

Russian Hill · San Francisco 94109

Last updated Apr 27, 2026 from public records

Building report score

47/100 High concern

F

Public records show 4 complaint files with active notices of violation, 4 active complaints, 13 complaint records, 1 permit event in the last 5 years, and repeat themes around heat / boiler and plumbing / leaks.

What public records show

4 Active complaints
4 Active notice files
0 Active Fire violations
1 Recent permits
Year built 1923
Units 6
Property class Apartment 5 to 14 Units
Neighborhood Russian Hill

Issue signals

Themes and patterns

Heat / boiler 8 cases
Plumbing / leaks 7 cases
Electrical 4 cases
Fire / life safety 3 cases
Structural / unsafe conditions 2 cases

Active enforcement

Open safety and housing issues

DBI complaint 201148966

Jul 6, 2011 · Active · Housing Inspection Services

Tile removed in shower leaving big hole, water damage from radiator, window latches not working/missing.

DBI complaint 201120781

Apr 18, 2011 · Active · Housing Inspection Services

Water in bathtub turned off 5-6 years ago, six windows cannot be locked, hole in bathroom ceiling.

DBI complaint 201120801

Apr 18, 2011 · Active · Housing Inspection Services

Cracked ceiling from water damage, water damage in dining room, cracked window in living room, window handles/hinges loose/do not lock, cabinet flooring under kitchen sink gone, water damage under sink, kitchen drawers broken, hood over stove not working properly, leaking pipe be

DBI complaint 201109144

Mar 16, 2011 · Active · Housing Inspection Services

Fire alarm box flashing, broken windows, cracked ceiling in boiler room and hanging electrical outlets.

Formal notices

Notices of violation

Active formal notice on complaint 201148966

Jul 6, 2011

5 active notice items

Active formal notice on complaint 201120801

Apr 18, 2011

8 active notice items

Active formal notice on complaint 201120781

Apr 18, 2011

9 active notice items

Active formal notice on complaint 201109144

Mar 16, 2011

5 active notice items

Permit history

Recent permit activity

Permit 202101142675

Issued Jan 14, 2021 · issued

remodel kitchen and bah in units 1 and 5. including replacing cabinets, counter tops, tiles, plumbing fixtures and wiring as needed and elec fixtures.

Permit 201602058944

Issued Feb 5, 2016 · issued

backstairs: replace wood decay stringer & stair treads. less than 50%. n/a for maher.

Permit M260526

Issued May 11, 2011 · issued

street space permit.

Permit M137167

Issued Oct 15, 2008 · issued

street space & sidewalk permit only.

Permit 202405081644

Completed May 28, 2024 · complete

re-roofing

Fire records

Fire violations and inspections

No unresolved Fire violation was found.

Resident reports

Building-related 311 reports

Residential Building Request 5070937

Sep 6, 2015 · Closed

General Request - DPH 5010571

Aug 18, 2015 · Closed

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Complaints (13)
Notices of violation (8)
Fire inspections (4)
Permits (10)

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