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2248-2252 Fulton St

Lone Mountain, SF 94118 1170013 6 units · 3 fl · 1909

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.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2248-2252 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
RH2
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 1909
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 built1909
Total area4,650 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1170013
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Ferenc Foti Trustee\ 259 Cayuga Ave San Francisco CA 94112
Last sale

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2248 Fulton St, San Francisco, CA 94118
2250 Fulton St, San Francisco, CA 94118
2252 Fulton St, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The 6-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 2248-2252 Fulton Street, owned by the Foti Family 1994 Trust, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety events over its history since being built in 1909. The most recent concerning incident occurred in July 2024, involving a sewage back-up discharge from a side sewer vent, which has been resolved. The building has faced recurring issues with graffiti, particularly in 2022-2023, and had two instances of illegal postings in 2022 and 2020. A notable infrastructure concern arose in 2007 when AT&T reportedly damaged a water main during work, requiring inspection by the Plumbing Division. The property has undergone several structural improvements, including horizontal additions in 1991 and 1998, and a completed reroofing project in 1991. Housing inspections in 2016 noted no significant active issues, though there was a heat device complaint in 2013 that was subsequently resolved.

Recent fire safety inspections in 2022 raised concerns about alarm systems and blocked exits, with the latter being corrected promptly, though the alarm system issue was ultimately found to have no merit. The building's maintenance history shows regular attention to infrastructure needs, with multiple permits for street space and sidewalk work in 2007 and 2013, and earlier renovations including kitchen cabinet installation in 1992. While the building has experienced various maintenance and safety-related events over the years, most recent issues have been addressed promptly through proper channels, with only one open violation related to illegal postings from 2020.

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Risk rating

How 2248-2252 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
24thpercentile

Out of 519 buildings in this neighborhood, 394 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
73%
No DBI
violation
27%
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.

Number of units

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

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

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 27%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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2248-2252 Fulton St event timeline

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2022
Fire Complaint Aug 05
Blocked Exits
Condition Corrected
Fire ComplaintAug 05
Alarm Systems

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