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1955 Broadway

Pacific Heights, SF 94109 0578016 28 units · 6 fl · 1929

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. 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
At or below average
avg 1.4
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Pacific Heights average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1955 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 1929
2 or more units
28 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM2
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
Units28
Floors6
Year built1929
Total area30,080 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0578016
Ownership

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

Owner name
Marieta Mecham Properties L
Mailing address
580 Pepper Ave Hillsborough CA 94010
Last sale
082196

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Initial analysis

1955 Broadway is a 6-story, 28-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1929 in the Pacific Heights neighborhood. The property has undergone significant safety improvements in recent years, with a major fire alarm system upgrade currently in process (2024) to comply with San Francisco Fire Code requirements, including the installation of low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas and new fire panel equipment. The building has a history of maintaining and upgrading its systems, with recent plumbing improvements including backflow device replacement (2022) and P-trap replacement (2021), as well as electrical upgrades including a future main service upgrade (2021) and complete rewiring work (2018).

The building has experienced several fire safety-related issues over the years, with violations documented in 2023 (sleeping area requirements, currently open) and 2018 (exits/storage in pathway, rescinded). There have been multiple fire alarm system maintenance and exit maintenance violations recorded between 2007 and 2018, all of which were corrected. The elevator has been a recurring maintenance focus, with multiple outages recorded between 2001 and 2004. The property has undergone various interior improvements, including a significant kitchen remodel (2018) and laundry facilities upgrade (2014). Historical maintenance work includes roof replacements in 1999 and 2003, and parapet corrective work in 1993. The building has had minimal recent complaints, with the most recent being related to a sewage issue in 2021 and some parking enforcement matters outside the building.

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Risk rating

How 1955 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
8th percentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 886 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
25%
No DBI
violation
75%
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 20.7%
Moderate concern 66.6%
Severe concern 12.7%
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

1955 Broadway event timeline

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

2024
Building Permit Mar 22
Upgrade existing fire alarm system to comply with sffc section 1103.7.6.1.
$61,880 · Issued

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