612-616 Broadway, San Francisco, CA 94133

The 4-unit, 4-story multi-family residential building at 612-616 Broadway, owned by Chew Yee Association and built in 1913, has undergone several significant safety upgrades in recent years. Most notably, in 2023-2024, the building received comprehensive fire safety improvements, including the installation of a new fire sprinkler system throughout the building, an upgraded fire alarm system, and related accessibility improvements. The property has shown progress in addressing previous issues, with a history of fire system violations being addressed through recent permitted work costing approximately $32,000.

Between 2016-2022, there were multiple attempts to improve the ground floor commercial space, including a failed attempt in 2019 to convert the space to a limited restaurant and a successful conversion in 2022 to a boba tea shop with seating for 28, along with associated accessibility improvements. The building's maintenance history includes some concerning incidents, particularly in 2017 when there were reports of water leaks and mold issues affecting multiple floors, though these complaints are no longer active. Historical fire safety violations from 2004 regarding fire escapes, alarm systems, and fire extinguishers were all abated by December 2001.

Recent 311 calls from January 2025 have been primarily related to exterior maintenance issues such as garbage, debris, and graffiti, though these appear to be more related to the surrounding area than the building itself. The property has experienced several false fire alarms over the years, with no reported civilian injuries in any incidents. While there have been multiple complaints and routine inspections documented since 2001, most recent building improvements focus on enhanced safety systems, indicating attention to prior regulatory concerns.