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471-477 Fulton St

Hayes Valley, SF 94102 0793026 24 units · 3 fl · 1907

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
10
FewerMore

This building has 10 novs (7y), above the Hayes Valley average of 2.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 471-477 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 1907
2 or more units
24 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC1
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
Units24
Floors3
Year built1907
Total area16,055 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0793026
Ownership

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

Owner name
Wael & Betty Mufarreh Fmly
Mailing address
3260 26th St San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
050900

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477 Fulton St, San Francisco, CA 94102
475 Fulton St, San Francisco, CA 94102
471 Fulton St, San Francisco, CA 94102
473 Fulton St, San Francisco, CA 94102
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Initial analysis

The 24-unit multi-family residential building located at 471-477 Fulton Street in Hayes Valley was constructed in 1907 and has undergone several significant modifications and improvements over the years. Most notably, the property completed a mandatory soft-story seismic upgrade in 2018 at a cost of approximately $75,000-$95,000, installing new shearwalls and concrete walls to comply with San Francisco Building Code requirements. In 2020-2023, the building underwent substantial improvements, including the addition of an ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) with a new kitchen, bathroom, and furnace, along with the installation of a fire sprinkler system throughout the building. Recent maintenance activities include water heater replacements and furnace installations in 2022-2023.

The building has experienced various compliance and safety issues over its history, including multiple violations in 2009-2013 related to structural concerns (sagging support) and unauthorized unit conversions, though all these violations were eventually abated. More recent concerns have centered around construction work during shelter-in-place orders in 2020, potential unpermitted dwelling units, and illegal construction activities. The property has also faced several fire safety-related incidents and violations, though all have been promptly corrected, including recent alarm and sprinkler system issues in late 2023. A routine housing inspection was conducted in September 2023, and there is currently an active complaint regarding a possible illegal unit from early 2020.

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Risk rating

How 471-477 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
4th percentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 986 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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 9.8%
Moderate concern 74.1%
Severe concern 16.2%
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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471-477 Fulton St event timeline

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2026
311 Request May 16
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