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903-907 Fulton St

Alamo Square, SF 94117 0798022 3 units · 3 fl · 1900

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Alamo Square — not a forecast
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 903-907 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.

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 1900
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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area4,725 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0798022
Ownership

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

Mailing address
R.caplin 2186 Geary Blvd Ste 314 San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
October 17, 1996

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907 Fulton St, San Francisco, CA 94117
903 Fulton St, San Francisco, CA 94117
905 Fulton St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The three-unit multi-family residential building at 903-907 Fulton St in the Alamo Square neighborhood was built in 1900 and is owned by Cooper Howard A Caplin Rich. The building underwent significant renovations in 2009, including a comprehensive $40,000 remodeling project that updated the kitchen and bathrooms, added new bathrooms and closets, and improved electrical wiring throughout one of the units. This project was accompanied by the complete reconstruction of an exterior stairway ($7,500) and substantial electrical upgrades that included the installation of smoke detectors, new light fixtures, and various appliance connections. Plumbing improvements were also made during this period, including the installation of a new furnace and water heater, along with bathroom and kitchen fixture upgrades.

The building has maintained a generally good safety record, with routine safety inspections conducted in 2003, 2004, 2010, and most recently in 2018. Historical violations from 2003 related to fire extinguisher maintenance and gas meter instructions were all properly addressed and abated by June 2003. Recent maintenance records (2023-2024) show regular attention to street-level upkeep, primarily consisting of debris removal and sidewalk cleaning. The property has required minimal permitting in recent years, with only routine street space permits being issued between 2009-2010. While there have been multiple reports of debris and garbage issues in the vicinity (2024), these appear to be external to the building itself and have been consistently resolved by city services.

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Risk rating

How 903-907 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
70thpercentile

Out of 305 buildings in this neighborhood, 92 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

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 risk forecast
Low failure risk 25%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

903-907 Fulton St event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit Apr 24
50% or less deck replacement, not street facing.
$10,000 · Issued
311 RequestFeb 23
Garbage and debris

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