1-387 Buckingham Way, San Francisco, CA 94132

The California State University-owned multi-family residential building at 1-387 Buckingham Way, built in 1951, is a 629-unit apartment complex currently experiencing significant maintenance and safety concerns. Recent records from 2023-2024 indicate persistent heating system failures, with multiple complaints about inadequate heat and system malfunctions between 2022 and 2023, including a troubling pattern of heating-related complaints. The building has also faced multiple fire safety violations in 2023-2024, including issues with alarm systems, blocked exits, and roof access concerns that resulted in citations.

Additionally, there was a recent incident in September 2024 involving safety issues with taped floors affecting a disabled resident. The building's maintenance history shows recurring infrastructure issues, including a $300,000 fire alarm system replacement project initiated in 2002, multiple plumbing permits for system upgrades, and various complaints about water-related problems. Historical violations from 2001 onwards have included interior surface issues, smoke detector concerns, and problems with emergency exits.

Recent work includes the replacement of two RPZ systems in August 2024, but many older permits from 2002 to 2014 show as either expired or incomplete. The building's location near Winston Drive has seen recent infrastructure projects, including a proposed pedestrian tunnel connection, while multiple 311 calls in early 2025 have reported various neighborhood maintenance issues including garbage, street defects, and possible graffiti. Please note that this summary is based on available building data up to October 2023 and does not include any real-time updates or direct recommendations regarding the property's current condition.