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417 Fulton St

Hayes Valley, SF 94102 0793031 6 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 Hayes Valley
Above average
avg 2.3
7
FewerMore

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

Rent & eviction protection

Is 417 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
6 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.

Building characteristics
Units6
Floors3
Year built1909
Total area4,650 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0793031
Ownership

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

Owner name
Wilson Family Trust
Mailing address
610 3rd Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
121198

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Initial analysis

The 6-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 417 Fulton Street in Hayes Valley, owned by the Wilson Family Trust, has a significant history of fire safety-related issues and maintenance work dating back to its construction in 1909. Most recently, in early 2023, the building underwent plumbing repairs to address a damaged water heater flue pipe, followed by a series of fire safety inspections that revealed several violations including hazardous mechanical flue issues, fire alarm system deficiencies, and missing self-closing devices at exterior doors. All these violations were abated by April 2023. The building has experienced multiple fire-related incidents over the years, including significant damage in Unit #3 and #5 in 2000 attributed to electrical wiring issues, and a kitchen fire in Unit #4 in 2009. Fire safety systems have been a recurring focus, with the most recent major upgrade occurring in 2019 when the fire alarm system was updated to include low frequency sounders and manual activation capability.

The property has also completed mandatory soft-story seismic improvements, achieving compliance with a completed certification. Other notable maintenance includes a 2014 FEMA-mandated retrofit on the first floor costing $30,000. The building's recent history shows active management response to violations, with timely corrections made to building code deficiencies. The surrounding neighborhood has experienced regular municipal interactions in 2024-2025, primarily related to street cleaning and encampment management, though these are external to the building itself. The property has passed all recent mandatory inspections, indicating current compliance with building codes, though the frequency of fire system-related complaints suggests ongoing maintenance of safety systems remains a priority.

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Risk rating

How 417 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
54th percentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 472 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
68%
No DBI
violation
32%
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.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

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.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 47.8%
Moderate concern 24.0%
Severe concern 28.2%
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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The story over time

417 Fulton St event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Aug 29
Garbage and debris
other loose garbage debris yard waste
311 RequestAug 09
Garbage and debris

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