1488-1498 Fulton St, San Francisco, CA 94117

The 6-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 1488-1498 Fulton Street, built in 1910, has undergone several significant improvements and faced some notable incidents over recent years. The property successfully completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit (Tier 4) and associated improvements in 2017, which included structural upgrades and the conversion of a former laundromat space to retail use at 1498 Fulton, along with ADA compliance upgrades. Most recently, in July 2024, substantial bathroom improvements were completed, including the installation of two new bathrooms with associated plumbing and electrical work, representing a significant $55,000 investment in unit renovations.

The building has experienced some maintenance challenges and incidents that required attention. In August 2023, a car collided with the building, causing exterior stucco damage and interior sheetrock issues, which were subsequently repaired and resolved by March 2024. A historical inspection from 1994 documented serious maintenance issues at that time, including concerns about bathroom stability, pest infestations, plumbing problems, and general disrepair, though these were addressed and resolved.

The property has also faced some recurring issues with garbage overflow, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in late 2024 and early 2025. Regular routine safety inspections have been conducted over the years (1998-2017), showing ongoing compliance with housing standards. While there have been several fire-related incidents recorded, they were predominantly minor events such as false alarms or outside rubbish fires, with no civilian injuries reported in any incidents.