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881-883 Fulton St

Alamo Square, SF 94117 0797024 3 units · 3 fl · 1900

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 Alamo Square
At or below average
avg 2.3
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Alamo Square average of 2.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 881-883 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 1900
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area4,527 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0797024
Ownership

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

Owner name
Patton Charles
Mailing address
1617 Oranado Lane Del Mar CA 92014
Last sale
050819

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883 Fulton St, San Francisco, CA 94117
881 Fulton St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The three-unit, three-story multi-family residential building at 881-883 Fulton Street, owned by Charles Patton, has undergone significant renovations and improvements since its construction in 1900. The property has seen substantial work in recent years, with the most notable recent project being the 2017-2018 renovation that involved removing a second bathroom, adding a second bedroom, and constructing a roof deck for the third-floor unit. This project initially required a fire sprinkler installation, but permits were subsequently revised to remove this requirement, with the estimated cost reduced from $50,000 to $25,000. Other significant improvements have included a top unit kitchen and bathroom remodel in 2016 ($22,000), and substantial electrical and plumbing upgrades including new HVAC systems (2018), rewiring (2016), and various bathroom and kitchen renovations with associated safety upgrades.

The building's maintenance history shows attention to safety concerns, particularly in addressing security violations and basic maintenance issues. A cluster of complaints in 2005-2006 highlighted problems with windows, doors, and stairs, particularly concerning security and accessibility issues. These violations, along with noted concerns about lead paint, were all officially abated by January 2006. The property has undergone routine safety inspections in 2010 and 2018, though a 2018 complaint about an over-height deck was filed and marked as not active. More recent planning records indicate ongoing discussions about adding a two-car garage in the existing full-height basement, though this proposal's current status is under review. The building's infrastructure has been regularly maintained, with plumbing work including roof drain installation and water line rerouting completed in 2018, and electrical systems receiving periodic updates including a complete rewiring of unit 883 and various system improvements.

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Risk rating

How 881-883 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
71th percentile

Out of 305 buildings in this neighborhood, 88 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
75%
No DBI
violation
25%
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.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 54.9%
Moderate concern 21.0%
Severe concern 24.1%
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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