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355 Fulton St

Hayes Valley, SF 94102 0792007E 40 units · 5 fl · 1926

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
12
FewerMore

This building has 12 novs (7y), above the Hayes Valley average of 2.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 355 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
40 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC3
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
Units40
Floors5
Year built1926
Total area24,428 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0792007E
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Steven C. Thrower 1 Bush St Ste 900 San Francisco CA 94104
Last sale
102918

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Initial analysis

The 5-story, 40-unit apartment building at 355 Fulton Street in Hayes Valley, constructed in 1926, has undergone numerous renovations and faced several significant maintenance challenges in recent years. Most recently, in 2024, the property is experiencing serious issues with essential services, including an extended hot water outage reported in September 2024 and a prolonged elevator outage beginning in May 2024 that particularly affected disabled residents. Earlier in 2023, there were multiple complaints regarding the elevator's reliability and accessibility. The building has seen substantial interior improvements over the past several years, including Unit 303's ongoing renovation (as of October 2024), and extensive modernization efforts in 2019-2020 involving kitchen and bathroom renovations, washer/dryer installations, and utility upgrades in multiple units (201, 209, 210, 308, 309, 504, and 505). A significant infrastructure upgrade occurred in October 2024 with the installation of a new commercial hot water heater system.

The building has a history of multiple fire safety and maintenance issues, with recent fire complaints in 2024 regarding alarm systems (March and September) and a 2023 violation concerning maintenance of safeguards that was referred to hearing. Between 2017-2018, the building experienced several fire safety corrections related to electrical systems, combustible materials, and sprinkler systems, all of which were subsequently resolved. Historical complaints from 2015-2016 indicated various maintenance issues that were addressed, including plumbing repairs and interior surface maintenance. The property management has also engaged in substantial renovation work, including a permit for seismic upgrades and facade alterations at the rear of the building. While there have been tenant buyouts, including one for $10,000 in March 2019, the current primary concerns appear to be focused on the building's aging infrastructure and elevator reliability, as evidenced by the multiple recent complaints and service disruptions.

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Risk rating

How 355 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
0th percentile

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

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
7%
No DBI
violation
93%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

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 3.0%
Moderate concern 79.4%
Severe concern 17.6%
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

355 Fulton St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request May 20
311 service request
Encampment
DBI ComplaintApr 06
Caller is on wheelchair and lives on the 5th floor. the elevator has been out for about 5 months. caller contacted the elevator company apple elevator and theyre willing to come fix it but the building management is not willing to pay. caller cannot get food or mails directly. another tenant has issue walking up and down too

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