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2454 Fulton St

Lone Mountain, SF 94118 1168019 6 units · 3 fl · 1961

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Lone Mountain — not a forecast
Above average
avg 0.9
24
FewerMore

This building has 24 novs (7y), above the Lone Mountain average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2454 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 1961
2 or more units
6 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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 1961
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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1961
Total area6,920 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1168019
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Stuart & Doris W K Gee Trus 525 28Th Ave Apt 1 San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
December 24, 1987

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Initial analysis

The 6-unit, 3-story apartment building at 2454 Fulton Street, owned by the Gee Family Trust and constructed in 1961, has experienced significant maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most notably, there has been an ongoing series of water-related problems, with multiple complaints in 2023-2024 regarding leaking windows causing hazardous conditions in stairways, mushroom growth, and water damage. A concerning seismic safety complaint was filed in November 2022, describing violent shaking from passing vehicles and visible cracking on the building's rear, though this was marked as "Not Active" in January 2025. The building's fire safety systems appeared to require substantial attention in 2019, with multiple violations including concerns about the fire escape ladder, smoke enclosure door closers, alarm panel, and the need for architect/engineer inspections - all of which were eventually abated. Recent improvement work includes window replacements in Units 102 and 302, roof work completed in 2020, and the building has been identified as a Tier 3 soft-story property, indicating it may require seismic retrofitting.

The building's maintenance history shows both regular upkeep and reactive repairs, including the most recent window replacement in light well and stucco work completed in September 2024. Units have experienced various quality of life issues, including a 2024 complaint about hallways being used for trash storage, though this complaint is no longer active. While the building has undergone several significant repairs and improvements over the years, the recurring nature of water-related issues, as evidenced by multiple complaints from 2022-2024, suggests ongoing maintenance challenges. The property has maintained compliance with various fire safety requirements where violations were previously noted, and recent permits indicate ongoing commitment to maintaining the building infrastructure.

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Risk rating

How 2454 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
1stpercentile

Out of 519 buildings in this neighborhood, 514 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
34%
No DBI
violation
66%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 66%
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

2454 Fulton St event timeline

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

2026
Fire Complaint Jun 01
Alarm Systems
DBI ComplaintMay 29
Date last observed: 28-may-26; time last observed: 12:30 pm; floor: ground; unit: common hal; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling fire safety/fire escape; ; additional information: expired fire alarm certification. fire alarm issue noted by fire department when called to turn off fire alarm that started and would not go off. landlord said not her issue when contacted.;

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