1230 Broadway, San Francisco, CA 94109

The 6-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 1230 Broadway in Russian Hill, owned by Lee Trust The, was constructed in 1924 and is currently facing significant safety concerns. Most pressing is an active complaint from May 2024 indicating the building has not completed mandatory soft-story retrofit work required by San Francisco regulations.

In terms of fire safety improvements, recent permits show work is underway or planned to upgrade the fire alarm system, including replacement of the fire alarm panel, installation of low-frequency horns, and addition of wireless radio monitoring, with costs totaling over $24,000. The building has experienced several fire safety incidents, including carbon monoxide detector activations (with no CO present), alarm system malfunctions, and smoke removal service calls, though thankfully none resulted in civilian injuries. The property's maintenance history shows regular routine inspections by Housing Inspection Services from 1999 through 2014, with one violation related to the central alarm system in 2004 that was resolved within two months.

Recent months (2024) have seen multiple 311 calls regarding street-level issues, including garbage and debris (with multiple incidents involving furniture and appliances), water leaks, and blocked driveways. While most of these cases have been resolved, they indicate ongoing maintenance challenges in the surrounding area. The building's documented history shows compliance with regular safety inspections and prompt attention to some safety system upgrades, though the active soft-story retrofit complaint represents a notable exception to this pattern of regulatory adherence.