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1588-1592 Fulton St

North Panhandle, SF 94117 1177021 3 units · 3 fl · 1900

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in North Panhandle
At or below average
avg 1.7
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the North Panhandle average of 1.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1588-1592 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.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area5,625 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1177021
Ownership

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

Owner name
Buschell Living Trust
Mailing address
Inna Fain & Ryan Michael Bu 1590 Fulton St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
112117

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1592 Fulton St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1588 Fulton St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1590 Fulton St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The three-unit multi-family residential building at 1588-1592 Fulton Street in Park North, currently owned by Buschell Living Trust, has undergone significant renovations and faced various maintenance challenges since its construction in 1900. The property has undergone substantial improvements over the past decade, with the most recent major work completed in 2016 including an extensive interior remodel of the first floor (kitchen, study, baths, and bedrooms) along with electrical and plumbing upgrades totaling approximately $100,000. Earlier renovations from 2012 included comprehensive updates to the second and third floors, implementing new kitchens, bathrooms, and window replacements, with associated costs of about $80,000.

The building's history reveals some concerning maintenance issues, particularly prior to the recent renovations. In 2013, there were reports of concerning conditions including ceiling cracks, potential mold, and exposed electrical wires. Multiple building violations were documented in 2001-2003, including issues with heating systems, window repairs, and plumbing problems, though these appear to have been resolved. A notable construction-related complaint was filed in 2012 regarding potential lead paint hazards, though this was addressed promptly. The property has also undergone structural improvements, including voluntary ground floor strengthening and foundation work in 2011 after receiving a Notice of Violation.

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Risk rating

How 1588-1592 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
56th percentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 351 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
78%
No DBI
violation
22%
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 size

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

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 65.1%
Moderate concern 21.3%
Severe concern 13.6%
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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1588-1592 Fulton St event timeline

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

2026
Tenant Buyout Mar 06
Tenant buyout · $18,000
1 tenant(s)

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