1442-1450 Broadway, San Francisco, CA 94109

The 7-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 1442-1450 Broadway in Russian Hill, owned by Pe Investments LLC, has undergone significant renovations and improvements since late 2022. Most notably, the building completed mandatory soft-story retrofitting in December 2022 (Tier 3) at a cost of $70,000, adding plywood shearwalls and concrete grade beams to improve seismic safety. Recent improvements in 2023 included a complete reroofing ($30,000), window replacements, and substantial unit upgrades, particularly in Units 3 and 4, which underwent significant remodeling including kitchen and bathroom renovations ($222,000) and were converted into two separate units.

The building has seen major HVAC improvements with the installation of multi-zone heat pump systems, though there was a notable heating complaint in March 2023 that required investigation. The property has experienced several maintenance and compliance issues over the past two years, particularly regarding lead paint abatement procedures in early 2023, which prompted multiple complaints about unsafe work practices and inadequate containment of debris. There were also concerns about electrical work in early 2023 that required city intervention.

While the building has many completed permits indicating active maintenance and upgrading of systems, including plumbing, electrical, and soft-story retrofitting, there have been several instances of work being cancelled or withdrawn in 2022 related to unit improvements. Historical records show earlier violations from 2001 related to fire safety equipment, which were promptly addressed, and the building has maintained active compliance with current fire safety requirements. More recently, there have been complaints from neighboring properties regarding debris from ongoing work, though these concerns are currently marked as not active. The building's most recent activity includes completed permits for electrical work, heating system installations, and various unit improvements throughout 2023, showing consistent investment in maintaining and upgrading the property.