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1770 Broadway

Pacific Heights, SF 94123 0569010 36 units · 6 fl · 1927

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Pacific Heights
Above average
avg 1.4
4
FewerMore

This building has 4 novs (7y), above the Pacific Heights average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1770 Broadway rent-controlled?

San Francisco's Rent Ordinance caps rent increases and provides eviction protection for most residential units built before 1979 with 2+ units. Here's how this building scores.

Built before 1979
Built 1927
2 or more units
36 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM3
Likely rent-controlled. Building age and unit count suggest this property falls under San Francisco's Rent Ordinance.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Building characteristics
Units36
Floors6
Year built1927
Total area28,968 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0569010
Ownership

Registered owner per SF Assessor-Recorder (secured roll).

Owner name
Broadway Crown Towers Apart
Mailing address
800 Airport Blvd Ste 510 Burlingame CA 94010
Last sale
060916

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Initial analysis

1770 Broadway is a 6-story, 36-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1927, currently owned by Broadway Crown Towers Apartments. The building has undergone several significant maintenance and upgrade projects over the years, with the most pressing current issue being boiler permit violations, with active complaints filed in 2023 regarding unpermitted boiler operation for two units (serial numbers 0002167913 and 576358-200706). These violations have been documented repeatedly since 2013, indicating an ongoing compliance issue with boiler permit renewals. The building is also currently undergoing a fire alarm system upgrade, with permits issued in late 2024 to meet San Francisco Fire Code requirements for audible notifications in sleeping areas.

The property has experienced several notable events impacting resident safety and comfort, including multiple boiler-related complaints, fire alarm system incidents (with violations in 2023 regarding sleeping area requirements), and historical heating problems. Earlier renovations include window replacements in 2019 (street-facing windows), roofing work in 1996, and various interior improvements. The building's maintenance history shows attention to structural elements, such as parapet securing in 1991 and the installation of a solar hot water system in 1984. Recent 311 calls primarily relate to exterior issues such as tree maintenance and parking concerns, while historical complaints have addressed various building system problems, including heating issues in 2002 and a garage usage complaint in 2013. The property's management has demonstrated responsiveness to many regulatory requirements, as evidenced by completed fire alarm system upgrades and other maintenance work, though the recurring boiler permit violations represent the most significant ongoing compliance challenge.

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Risk rating

How 1770 Broadway's risk score is calculated

We trained a model on 7 years of SF DBI inspection data — notice of violation filings, complaint history, and owner track records. It estimates the probability that DBI inspectors will issue a Notice of Violation at this address in the next 12 months. Lower % = safer.

What the score means for you

Grade A–B — Low risk

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Grade C — Moderate risk

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Grade D–F — High risk

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
11th percentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 857 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
29%
No DBI
violation
71%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

The three data points that most influenced this building's risk rating — ranked by the weight the model placed on each one.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 21.3%
Moderate concern 53.3%
Severe concern 25.3%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months at each severity level. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

1770 Broadway event timeline

Violations, complaints, fire incidents, permits, and buyouts — most recent records in order.

2026
Fire Complaint Feb 13
General Hazardous Materials
Condition Corrected
Fire ComplaintFeb 13
Extinguishers

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