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1200 Fulton St

Alamo Square, SF 94117 1180005 59 units · 6 fl · 1927

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Alamo Square
At or below average
avg 2.3
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Alamo Square average of 2.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1200 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 1927
2 or more units
59 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
Units59
Floors6
Year built1927
Total area41,400 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1180005
Ownership

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

Owner name
Regello Family Trust/A & R
Mailing address
Barbara Wachter Regello Tru 49 Park Rd Burlingame CA 94010
Last sale
120694

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Initial analysis

The 6-story, 59-unit multi-family residential building at 1200 Fulton Street in Alamo Square, constructed in 1927, has a significant number of maintenance and safety concerns that warrant attention. Most notably, as of November 2020, there are active concerns about the building being a "soft-story" structure that has not been added to the city's soft-story property mandate, suggesting potential seismic vulnerability. The building has experienced recurring window replacement issues, with the most recent authorized work (2014) involving the replacement of 30 windows in apartments #209, 504, 508, 607, and 608 on the west and south sides. Recent fire safety concerns include an open violation from October 2023 regarding sleeping area requirements, though previous fire-related incidents have generally been minor, typically involving false alarms, system malfunctions, or routine service calls.

The building's maintenance history reveals various issues requiring attention, particularly in 2008 when multiple building violations were documented, including interior surface problems, water damage, lead hazard concerns, and general dilapidation. Other significant maintenance work includes plumbing system updates in 2015 (trap replacement and upper lateral work), a complete reroofing in 2005 ($49,000), and a parapet renovation in 1994 ($25,000). The property has experienced some electrical issues (2020) and routine safety inspections over the years, with periodic problems such as a collapsed bathroom ceiling in 2008 and sink installation issues. More recent concerns primarily involve exterior maintenance, as evidenced by multiple street space permits issued between 2019 and 2023, and a pattern of parking-related complaints and garbage issues around the property as noted in 311 calls throughout 2024.

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Risk rating

How 1200 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
1th percentile

Out of 305 buildings in this neighborhood, 302 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
10%
No DBI
violation
90%
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.

Building size

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

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 6.5%
Moderate concern 53.5%
Severe concern 40.0%
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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1200 Fulton St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 17
Blocking driveway cite tow
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestMar 14
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