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1048-1052 Fulton St

Alamo Square, SF 94117 0778008 3 units · 3 fl · 1909

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Alamo Square
At or below average
avg 2.3
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Alamo Square average of 2.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1048-1052 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 1909
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 1909
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 built1909
Total area5,700 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0778008
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
530 Divisadero St #350 San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
101112

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1048 Fulton St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1052 Fulton St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1050 Fulton St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The three-unit residential building at 1048-1052 Fulton Street in the Alamo Square neighborhood, owned by 1050 Fulton St LLC, has undergone several significant changes and faced multiple compliance issues over recent years. Most notably, there is an ongoing legal matter regarding an unauthorized roof deck and extended rear stair access, which was the subject of a building violation complaint filed in May 2023 and has led to a recent permit filed in December 2024 to "legalize" the first floor residential unit along with fire safety upgrades. This followed previous attempts to establish a roof deck in 2013, which were cancelled, and an earlier compliance action in 2023-2024 to remove the unauthorized roof deck and stair extension, for which a $10,000 permit was issued.

The building has undergone substantial improvements since 2012, including significant structural work with a $150,000 foundation and ground floor upgrade project that included plywood shearwalls and new beams, along with the replacement of dry rot in the rear staircase. Comprehensive plumbing and electrical system upgrades were completed in 2012-2013, including the installation of three gas furnaces, complete rewiring of all units, and the installation of 12 bathrooms, 3 kitchens, and laundry facilities across the units. The property has maintained regular safety inspections, with the most recent routine inspection showing no active violations, though there are several open service requests from 2023-2024 related to external issues like garbage and debris removal, and tree root concerns on the property.

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Risk rating

How 1048-1052 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

Grade A–B — Low risk

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

Grade C — Moderate risk

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

Grade D–F — High risk

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

Neighborhood percentile
50th percentile

Out of 305 buildings in this neighborhood, 152 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
63%
No DBI
violation
37%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Building size

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

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 64.6%
Moderate concern 23.7%
Severe concern 11.7%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months at each severity level. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

1048-1052 Fulton St event timeline

Violations, complaints, fire incidents, permits, and buyouts — most recent records in order.

2024
Building Permit Dec 09
Legalize 1st floor residential unit (1052-a fulton street) per government code section 65852.2. reconfigure entry stairs to door @ front setback. no expansion of building envelope. required ground floor fire sprinkler & full building fire alarm system under deferred permit.
$225,000 · Filed
Planning RecordJul 12
Approved for Category A* to remove unpermitted deck and associated stairs to roof. Comply with 2023-005432ENF.

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