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1820 Fulton St

Lone Mountain, SF 94117 1174002B 6 units · 3 fl · 1923

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Lone Mountain
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 1820 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 1923
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.

Building characteristics
Units6
Floors3
Year built1923
Total area5,619 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1174002B
Ownership

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

Owner name
Helen Kwong Living Trust
Mailing address
Kwong Helen Trustee 358 Judson Ave San Francisco CA 94112
Last sale
011310

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Initial analysis

The 6-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 1820 Fulton Street in the Lone Mountain neighborhood was built in 1923 and is currently owned by the Helen Kwong Living Trust. The property has undergone several significant maintenance and safety compliance events over its history, including a reroofing project in 2005 (cost: $5,900) and a notable compliance effort in 1986 to address requirements set by the Department of Adult and Health Services. Multiple fire safety violations were recorded in October 2016, including issues with fire escape drop ladder maintenance, fire extinguisher servicing, and the need for carbon monoxide alarms, though all these violations were abated by November 23, 2016. A routine housing inspection in April 2003 also identified deficiencies, specifically regarding smoke detectors on the third floor and fire escape ladder maintenance, which were similarly resolved.

More recently, there was a construction-related noise complaint in September 2023, which was promptly addressed the following day. The building has experienced recurring issues in the vicinity, with numerous 311 calls between 2022 and 2024 primarily relating to graffiti on and around the property, as well as reports of human waste/urine on adjacent streets, though these environmental issues don't directly impact the building's safety or habitability. The property's documented history suggests regular attention to maintenance and compliance requirements, particularly regarding fire safety systems, with all noted violations being resolved in a timely manner. The building's most recent major structural work on record was the 2005 reroofing project, and there are no active violations or complaints as of the latest available data from October 2023.

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Risk rating

How 1820 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
13th percentile

Out of 519 buildings in this neighborhood, 452 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
60%
No DBI
violation
40%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Building size

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 45.8%
Moderate concern 31.4%
Severe concern 22.8%
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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1820 Fulton St event timeline

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

2023
DBI Complaint Sep 06
Loud construction noise.(311 sr 17261514)
Building Inspection Division
311 RequestAug 16
Graffiti on building residential

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