1139 Broadway, San Francisco, CA 94109

The 9-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 1139 Broadway in Nob Hill, owned by Bing N Yee Revoc Trust 2012, has undergone several significant safety improvements since its construction in 1929. Most notably, the building completed mandatory soft-story seismic retrofitting in 2018, with work documented under two permits (201709056861 and 201807124430) showing an investment of $80,001. The building's fire safety systems are currently being upgraded, with permits issued in 2024-2025 for replacement of the fire alarm panel and devices, including the addition of low-frequency horns in units and a wireless radio communicator, at a cost of approximately $32,234.

This work is being performed in response to recent fire safety citations and is expected to meet modern fire safety standards. In early 2024, the building experienced multiple fire safety-related violations, including issues with the fire escape ladder, water heater seismic strapping requirements, and smoke/carbon monoxide compliance, all of which were abated by April 16, 2024. The building has also demonstrated proactive maintenance through regular inspections, with records showing compliance with routine housing inspections in 2000, 2002, 2008, 2011, and most recently in 2024.

Other historical improvements include a 1991 horizontal addition, and 1984 renovations including window installations and interior updates. The property has maintained its Tier 3 soft-story retrofit status, with Completion and Certificate of Final Completion issued, demonstrating compliance with San Francisco's seismic safety requirements for vulnerable buildings. While there have been several 311 calls regarding the property (primarily relating to parking issues and occasional graffiti), these appear to be external to the building itself and are not directly related to resident safety or building maintenance.