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990 Fulton St

Western Addition, SF 94117 0779014 35 units · 5 fl · 1926

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Western Addition
At or below average
avg 5.1
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Western Addition average of 5.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 990 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 1926
2 or more units
35 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM4
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 1926
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
Units35
Floors5
Year built1926
Total area25,100 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0779014
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Steven C. Thrower 1 Bush St Ste 900 San Francisco CA 94104
Last sale
121919

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Initial analysis

990 Fulton Street is a five-story, 35-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1926, currently owned by 990 Fulton I2 LLC. The property has undergone extensive renovations in recent years, with multiple units receiving significant updates between 2021-2023, including kitchen relocations, bathroom rehabilitations, and washer/dryer installations. Recent work includes the conversion of Unit 502's kitchen to a study, completed in August 2023 at a cost of $80,000. The building has experienced several maintenance and compliance issues over the years, including a recent violation in November 2023 related to sleeping area requirements, which has since been addressed. Previous building violations from 2005-2015 involved unauthorized interior renovations and boiler operation without proper permits, though these were resolved. The property has also faced some safety and service concerns, including elevator outages (2018), hot water problems (2019), and multiple complaints about construction noise and permit issues (2017-2021). Fire safety systems have required periodic attention, with violations related to alarm systems and extinguishers noted in 2018 and 2023, though all were eventually corrected.

The building has undergone several infrastructure improvements, including a comprehensive window replacement project in 2019 for Units 102, 202, and 303, and the installation of new tankless water heaters. Multiple renovation permits were issued in 2021 for units 305, 402, 505, and 506, suggesting an ongoing effort to update and modernize the building's facilities. The property has experienced various fire safety-related incidents, though these have typically involved false alarms or system malfunctions rather than actual fires, with no reported civilian injuries. Recent maintenance activity has included addressing various plumbing and electrical upgrades, though some permits have expired or been cancelled before completion (e.g., Unit 505's permits in 2021). There have been recent 311 calls regarding various issues near the property, including street cleaning, illegal parking, and a water main leak, with all cases being closed or transferred for handling.

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Risk rating

How 990 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
17th percentile

Out of 167 buildings in this neighborhood, 139 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
20%
No DBI
violation
80%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

The three data points that most influenced this building's risk rating — ranked by the weight the model placed on each one.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Building size

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

Building permits (past 7 years)

Number of permits pulled at this address — construction or renovation activity over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 24.6%
Moderate concern 68.2%
Severe concern 7.2%
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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990 Fulton St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jul 23
Garbage and debris
glass
311 RequestJul 10
Garbage and debris

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