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1945 Broadway

Pacific Heights, SF 94109 0578016A 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
Above average
avg 1.4
7
FewerMore

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

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1945 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
Blocklot0578016A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Charles Glass & Fred Baum P
Mailing address
9200 West Sunset Blvd #900 West Hollywood CA 90069
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The 28-unit, 6-story apartment building at 1945 Broadway in Pacific Heights, built in 1929, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues in recent years. The building has a documented history of elevator problems, with multiple outages notably affecting senior residents, including a documented period without service in March 2020 that continued for at least three weeks. Recent heating system concerns are particularly pressing, with multiple complaints in 2024 indicating inadequate heat, including reports of interior temperatures dropping below 70°F during specific hours and a "no heat" complaint in July 2024. The building has undergone several unit renovations over the years, including recent work in 2023 on Unit 602 (kitchen cabinet replacement) and prior renovations in Units 101 (2016) and 204 (2013), involving kitchen and bathroom updates with various modern amenities.

The property has also faced various safety compliance issues, with multiple fire safety violations and complaints. Most recently, in November 2023, there was a violation related to sleeping area requirements, and in March 2023, violations were recorded for alarm systems and carbon monoxide detectors. The building's fire alarm system has experienced several false alarms and system malfunctions over the years, and there have been instances of elevator rescue operations required for trapped occupants. While some historical improvements were made, such as parapet reinforcement (1992) and the installation of solar domestic hot water heating (1984), the current challenges primarily relate to building systems maintenance, specifically regarding elevator reliability and heating infrastructure. Additional recent issues include construction-related noise complaints (August 2023) and multiple heating-related complaints throughout 2021-2024, indicating persistent problems with building systems and maintenance responsiveness.

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Risk rating

How 1945 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
2th percentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 944 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
13%
No DBI
violation
87%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 7.1%
Moderate concern 71.6%
Severe concern 21.3%
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

1945 Broadway event timeline

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

2026
Electrical Permit Apr 16
Online electrical permit: 4 of 4 - 9 floors.
Filed
Electrical PermitApr 09
Online electrical permit: 4 of 4 - 9 floors. upgrade of fire alarm system to comply with sffc 1103.7.6.1.

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