2136-2140 Broderick St, San Francisco, CA 94115

The 20-unit, three-story multi-family residential building at 2136-2140 Broderick Street in Pacific Heights, owned by 2136 Broderick G1 Lp, has undergone significant improvements and faced several maintenance challenges since its construction in 1890. Most notably, the building completed mandatory soft-story retrofit work in 2018 (Tier 2) at a cost of $75,000, which included adding plywood shear walls and foundations for improved seismic safety.

Recent major upgrades include a comprehensive fire alarm system modernization completed in 2021 ($28,000), installation of new tankless water heaters in 2021, and various unit renovations, showing consistent maintenance and modernization efforts by the current ownership. The building has also had recurring plumbing system maintenance, with multiple shower valve and bathroom upgrades performed throughout various units from 2015 to 2022, despite facing some challenges in early 2021 related to water heater installations and exposed wiring issues that were subsequently addressed. The property has experienced several building and safety concerns over the years, with the most recent fire safety inspection in 2024 requiring correction of alarm system issues.

Past violations from 2007 regarding fire escape obstructions and fire system certification were eventually resolved, as were multiple historical complaints about mold (2013), electrical issues (2021), and a period of water heater installation challenges (2021). The building underwent significant bathroom and electrical upgrades across multiple units between 2015 and 2022, demonstrating ongoing investment in infrastructure. External maintenance issues have been limited, with some historical concerns about peeling paint (2010) and occasional parking violations in the vicinity, as evidenced by several parking enforcement calls between 2015 and 2022.