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1176-1178 Fulton St

Alamo Square, SF 94117 0777012 3 units · 3 fl · 1895

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Alamo Square — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 2.3
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Alamo Square average of 2.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1176-1178 Fulton St rent-controlled?

San Francisco's Rent Ordinance caps rent increases and provides eviction protection for most residential units built before 1979 with 2+ units. Here's how this building scores.

Built before 1979
Built 1895
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
Likely rent-controlled. Building age and unit count suggest this property falls under San Francisco's Rent Ordinance.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1895
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors3
Year built1895
Total area4,038 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0777012
Ownership

Registered owner per SF Assessor-Recorder (secured roll).

Owner name
Mailing address
Realize Cpa 50 California St San Francisco CA 94111
Last sale
April 19, 2019

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1178 Fulton St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1176 Fulton St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

This three-unit, three-story multi-family residential building located at 1176-1178 Fulton Street in Alamo Square was constructed in 1895 and is currently owned by Ash Llc. The property has undergone several significant improvements in recent years, most notably a comprehensive remodel completed in 2023 that included kitchen and bathroom updates with new fixtures, cabinetry, countertops, and tiles, along with solar panel installations. The 2023 renovations included electrical upgrades with a new panel installation and plumbing modifications, all properly permitted and completed. Prior improvements include window replacements in 2013, solar panel installations in 2012, and a rebuild of a three-story rear stairway in 1990.

The building has experienced several maintenance issues over its history, with the most recent being a leaking bathroom faucet complaint in 2015, which was resolved within weeks. Earlier violations from 2003 related to building safety, including requirements for fire extinguishers, handrails, and gas utility shutoff tools, were also subsequently abated by October 2015. The property underwent routine housing inspections in 2003, 2004, and 2009, which all resulted in resolutions. A notable event in the building's history was a tenant buyout in December 2018 involving two tenants and totaling $108,000. Recently, there has been a proposal to add an additional unit utilizing unused attic space with interior reconfiguration and dormer additions, though this project is currently listed as "Informational" in planning records.

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Risk rating

How 1176-1178 Fulton St's risk score is calculated

We trained a model on 7 years of SF DBI inspection data — notice of violation filings, complaint history, and owner track records. It estimates the probability that DBI inspectors will issue a Notice of Violation at this address in the next 12 months. Lower % = safer.

What the score means for you

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
95thpercentile

Out of 305 buildings in this neighborhood, 15 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
89%
No DBI
violation
11%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 11%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1176-1178 Fulton St event timeline

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2026
Plumbing Permit Jun 10
Work category: 1p; replace sewer/storm piping from curb to building. including new house trap and all connections
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