829-833 Broderick St, San Francisco, CA 94115

The three-story multi-family residential building at 829-833 Broderick Street in Park North, owned by Whalun C & Ava C L Szeto, comprises 6 units and was constructed in 1908. The property has undergone significant recent improvements, with major renovations currently underway or permitted for units 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6, including kitchen remodels, washer/dryer installations, new closets, and structural updates.

This work follows a completed soft-story retrofit in 2017 (Tier 3 status) that involved plywood shear wall installations to meet seismic safety requirements. Historical records show the building had several maintenance issues in the early 2000s, including problems with fire escape ladders, damaged ceilings, handrails, and a central alarm system, all of which were resolved by October 2002. More recent concerns have primarily involved plumbing issues, with multiple complaints about leaks and mold in 2012, and some water-related problems in 2013.

The property has maintained its electrical infrastructure with necessary upgrades, including a main electrical service update in 2003 and recent wiring work to support the current renovations. A tenant buyout record from 2016 shows two tenants left unit 833 with compensation of $18,109. The building's recent permit activity suggests ongoing efforts to modernize the property and improve resident amenities, though the volume of current construction work may impact resident comfort during this transition period.