535 Broderick St, San Francisco, CA 94117

The 9-unit, 3-story apartment building at 535 Broderick Street, owned by Mak Chris & Tam Renee, was constructed in 1927 and has undergone several significant improvements and faced various challenges over the years. Most notably, the building completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit to comply with earthquake safety requirements, though there were multiple complaints about non-compliance between 2017-2020.

In 2017, notable renovation work was conducted on units 1 & 2, including kitchen and bathroom remodels with associated electrical and plumbing work, despite some resident complaints about work being done beyond the permit scope and concerns over lead paint materials. The building has maintained an active maintenance schedule, including boiler work in 2021, though there were several instances of permit renewals being missed or requiring additional attention. The property has experienced various safety-related issues, including multiple fire safety inspections revealing violations in 2019 (regarding alarm systems and street numbering) and earlier instances in 2018-2022 concerning extinguishers and exit maintenance, though most were promptly corrected.

Fire department responses to the building have primarily been for alarm system activations, gas leak responses, and CO detector activations, with no reported civilian injuries. Historical records show earlier improvements including a 2008 deck repair project, 2007 reroofing, and a 1987 code compliance upgrade. The building has faced periodic maintenance challenges, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in 2024 regarding various issues, and some historical violations related to plumbing, electrical systems, and interior surfaces were recorded in 2007 but were subsequently abated.