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2474-2478 Fulton St

Lone Mountain, SF 94118 1168022 3 units · 2 fl · 1915

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Lone Mountain — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 0.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Lone Mountain average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2474-2478 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 1915
2 or more units
3 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 1915
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
Floors2
Year built1915
Total area3,450 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1168022
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Low Patricia A Successor Tt 2476 Fulton St San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
March 04, 2003

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2476 Fulton St, San Francisco, CA 94118
2478 Fulton St, San Francisco, CA 94118
2474 Fulton St, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The 3-unit multi-family residential building at 2474-2478 Fulton Street, located in San Francisco's Lone Mountain neighborhood, was constructed in 1915 and is currently owned by the Gary K Low 2019 Living Trust. The property has undergone several significant improvements in recent years, most notably the completed re-roofing project in July 2023 costing $35,600, and a platform replacement project filed in February 2018 valued at $14,000. In 2006, a substantial kitchen renovation was completed in unit 2474, involving new cabinets, fixtures, and windows, with associated electrical work including installation of lighting, switches, and receptacles. The building underwent a comprehensive housing inspection in 2016, which revealed several fire safety and security issues that were promptly addressed and abated by December 2016, including the installation of fire extinguishers and carbon monoxide alarms.

Recent activity around the property has included several parking enforcement calls in 2024 regarding driveway blockages, and reports of graffiti and sidewalk blocking from construction equipment in late 2023. There are two historical mold and mildew complaints on record from 2002, and a combustible materials issue noted and resolved in 2010. The building's maintenance history suggests regular upkeep, with recent permits indicating proper investment in the property's infrastructure. While there is an open case from October 2023 regarding sidewalk blocking by construction equipment, most recent violations and complaints have been resolved or closed. The property's documented history shows active management response to both safety issues and routine maintenance needs, with no recent serious safety violations recorded.

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Risk rating

How 2474-2478 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
81stpercentile

Out of 519 buildings in this neighborhood, 99 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
90%
No DBI
violation
10%
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.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 10%
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

2474-2478 Fulton St event timeline

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2025
DBI Complaint Jan 23
Date last observed: 21-jan-25; floor: basement; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling structural problems; other building; ; additional information: building shall be subject to the mandatory soft story retrofit program but no work has been done. 3 story with basement and open garage space at the back. ;
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