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780 Fulton St

Hayes Valley, SF 94102 0781033 68 units · 3 fl · 1971

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. 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 Hayes Valley
Above average
avg 2.3
16
FewerMore

This building has 16 novs (7y), above the Hayes Valley average of 2.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 780 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 1971
2 or more units
68 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM2
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.

Building characteristics
Units68
Floors3
Year built1971
Total area62,128 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0781033
Ownership

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

Owner name
Friendship Village Inc
Mailing address
805 Webster St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
000000

Landlord portfolio

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Multiple entrances & addresses

Included addresses

All street addresses sharing this blocklot that are covered by this report.

1023 Mcallister St, San Francisco, CA 94102
846 Webster St, San Francisco, CA 94102
848 Webster St, San Francisco, CA 94102
1067 Mcallister St, San Francisco, CA 94102
1043 Mcallister St, San Francisco, CA 94102
1065 Mcallister St, San Francisco, CA 94102
1051 Mcallister St, San Francisco, CA 94102
1039 Mcallister St, San Francisco, CA 94102
1045 Mcallister St, San Francisco, CA 94102
1029 Mcallister St, San Francisco, CA 94102
1021 Mcallister St, San Francisco, CA 94102
1049 Mcallister St, San Francisco, CA 94102
1025 Mcallister St, San Francisco, CA 94102
1061 Mcallister St, San Francisco, CA 94102
1035 Mcallister St, San Francisco, CA 94102
1031 Mcallister St, San Francisco, CA 94102
1063 Mcallister St, San Francisco, CA 94102
1027 Mcallister St, San Francisco, CA 94102
1041 Mcallister St, San Francisco, CA 94102
1053 Mcallister St, San Francisco, CA 94102
1037 Mcallister St, San Francisco, CA 94102
1033 Mcallister St, San Francisco, CA 94102
780 Fulton St, San Francisco, CA 94102
1059 Mcallister St, San Francisco, CA 94102
1057 Mcallister St, San Francisco, CA 94102
1019 Mcallister St, San Francisco, CA 94102
1047 Mcallister St, San Francisco, CA 94102
856 Webster St, San Francisco, CA 94102
1055 Mcallister St, San Francisco, CA 94102
844 Webster St, San Francisco, CA 94102
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Initial analysis

780 Fulton Street is a 68-unit, three-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1971 in Hayes Valley, currently owned by Friendship Village Inc. The building has experienced recurring maintenance issues, particularly with its gas infrastructure, as evidenced by multiple repairs and extensions between 2020 and 2023, including a gas line leak repair in August 2023 and various gas line work in 2021-2013. A significant cluster of building violations was documented in early 2023, with issues including fire escape maintenance, fire extinguisher requirements, and access for routine inspections - these violations were addressed and abated by July 2024.

The property has undergone several notable improvements over the years, including reroofing projects in 1994, 1998, and 2012, along with security upgrades in 1996 involving the installation of window security guards. While the building has passed routine safety inspections conducted by Housing Inspection Services, it has experienced some concerning incidents, including water damage issues in 2000 and multiple fire-related complaints. However, the majority of fire complaints have been determined to have "No Merit," with only one violation for sleeping area requirements issued in November 2023. Recent 311 calls from late 2024 indicate ongoing issues with garbage and debris around the property, while more recent calls from early 2025 suggest continued exterior maintenance challenges. The building's fire incident history shows several alarm activations and service calls, though none resulted in injuries or significant damage.

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Risk rating

How 780 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
3th percentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 996 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
15%
No DBI
violation
85%
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.

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 17.0%
Moderate concern 59.5%
Severe concern 23.5%
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

780 Fulton St event timeline

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

2026
Building Violation (NOV) May 04 Serious
Building violation
"it is the property owner's responsibility to be present or direct his/her representative to attend the re-inspection as scheduled on this…
Building Violation (NOV)May 04
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