1260 Broadway, San Francisco, CA 94109

1260 Broadway is a three-story, 18-unit multi-family residential building located in Russian Hill, constructed in 1928 and currently owned by 1260 Broadway St LLC. The property has undergone significant renovations in recent years, including comprehensive unit modernizations throughout 2020-2021 (Units 101, 102, 302, and 303) involving kitchen conversions, bathroom rehabilitations, and washer/dryer installations, with individual renovation costs ranging from $25,000 to $46,800. In 2022, the building's fire alarm system was upgraded to meet current codes with a $39,900 installation of new wireless low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas, though earlier this year a violation was issued for alarm system maintenance issues. The building has completed its soft-story retrofitting requirements under Tier 2, receiving CFC certification. Recent maintenance history shows attention to critical infrastructure, including a 2023 boiler installation (PP20230213508) and prior updates to water supply systems and various electrical components.

However, there have been recurring issues with boiler permit compliance, with violations recorded in 2009, 2017, 2023, and most recently in 2024, though these have typically been resolved promptly. Fire safety compliance has been documented with violations for sprinkler systems (2023) and sleeping area requirements (2023). The building has experienced some maintenance challenges, including a 2019 report of a ceiling leak, 2016 hot water issues, and a significant sewage backup incident in the garage (2017). Recent 311 calls indicate occasional concerns with graffiti and building maintenance, though these are generally localized issues. The property has maintained its housing standards through regular inspections and compliance with soft-story requirements.

Building improvements have focused on modernizing individual units while addressing critical infrastructure needs. The most pressing ongoing concern appears to be the need to maintain current permits and certifications for the building's fire and safety systems, as evidenced by recent violations related to the alarm system and sleeping area requirements. The building underwent significant unit improvements between 2020-2021, including kitchen conversions, bathroom renovations, and washer/dryer installations in multiple units, with costs ranging from $25,000 to $46,800 per unit. Fire safety compliance has been a recurring issue, with recent violations for sleeping area requirements (2023) and alarm system maintenance (2024), though most historical violations have been promptly addressed. The building completed its soft-story retrofit requirements under Tier 2 and has received upgrades to critical systems, including a new boiler installation in 2023. While occasional maintenance issues have arisen, such as a 2019 ceiling leak and 2016 hot water problems, the property has generally maintained compliance with housing standards through regular inspections and infrastructure improvements.