1945 Broadway, San Francisco, CA 94109

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.