1816-1826 Broderick St, San Francisco, CA 94115

The 21-unit apartment building at 1816-1826 Broderick Street in Lower Pacific Heights, owned by the Margaret Kaufman Living Trust, has undergone significant infrastructure upgrades in recent years. Most notably, a comprehensive fire alarm system replacement was completed in September 2023 at a cost of $35,000, including new control panels, smoke detectors, pull stations, and low-frequency horns in all units. In July 2024, the building received new electrical infrastructure with the replacement of 22 sub-panels, and there was a concurrent upgrade to the fire warning system.

The building has experienced recurring hot water issues, with complaints filed in November 2023 and July 2024, though a new domestic hot water boiler was installed in July 2015. Additional infrastructure improvements include boiler flue repairs in February 2024, repiping of waste lines in 2016, and electrical upgrades. The building has a history of fire safety concerns, with violations related to sleeping area requirements in December 2023, though this was subsequently abated.

Previous fire safety violations from 2022 included issues with sprinkler systems, blocked exits, and alarm systems, all of which were corrected. In 2003, the building faced multiple housing code violations related to heating systems, fire escapes, ceiling damage, and security requirements, which were abated by May 2009. A significant complaint filed in August 2021 noted persistent rodent problems, lead paint chips, appliance issues, and electrical concerns. The building's maintenance history shows regular attention to major systems, though recent complaints about hot water stability suggest ongoing challenges with building infrastructure.