1390 Broadway, San Francisco, CA 94109

1390 Broadway is a 12-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1924 in the Russian Hill neighborhood, currently owned by Betty Yuen. The building has undergone several significant safety and maintenance improvements in recent years, most notably in 2023 with a completed fire alarm system upgrade costing $22,800 to comply with fire code requirements, including new low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas and a fire panel upgrade. In 2022, the building experienced a notable incident when a car crashed into its corner, causing exterior damage that required repairs costing $10,000, with additional work completed later that year.

The building has also seen important structural improvements, including seismic strengthening work in 2013 involving shear walls and bolting, and plumbing upgrades in 2022 including kitchen piping replacement. The property's maintenance history reveals attention to various systems and structures, with historical permits showing work such as roofing (2005), window trim repairs (2001), and responses to various housing inspections. A series of housing complaints from 2010 through 2024 indicate periodic issues with building maintenance, including a significant complaint in 2003 detailing multiple problems including black mold, rodent issues, and maintenance concerns, though most recent inspections have been addressed and closed.

The building has experienced several fire safety inspections and complaints over the years, with most being found to have no merit or being promptly corrected. Recent routine inspections and violations have been addressed, including a 2024 common areas inspection that was quickly abated. External to the building's structure, there have been various reports of sidewalk conditions, garbage, and parking issues in the immediate vicinity, which are typical urban maintenance matters handled by city services.