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1216 Fulton St

Alamo Square, SF 94117 1180009 2 units · 2 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 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 1216 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
2 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.

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 1900
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area2,512 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1180009
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Kathryn Gordon 1228 Treat Ave San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
102618

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Initial analysis

1216 Fulton Street is a historic Victorian building constructed in 1900, originally configured as a 2-unit flats and duplex structure on an RH-3 zoned lot. The property has undergone several significant events, most notably a series of renovation attempts between 2018-2023. The most recent proposal, filed in August 2023, seeks to convert the existing 2-unit building into a 4-unit structure using the Mandelman legislation, which would include adding a third story and excavating for a new ground floor flat. This application is currently under review and has received prior approval for a Certificate of Appropriateness due to the building's historic status.

The building has experienced several serious maintenance and safety issues over the past decade, including a fire incident in 2018 that required extensive repairs, completed in 2019, including window replacement, siding repairs, and chimney removal. In 2015-2019, the property faced multiple building violations related to basic services such as water, electricity, and plumbing, including non-compliance with hot water storage requirements and various interior maintenance issues. These violations were ultimately resolved in May 2019. Additional concerns during 2016-2017 included problems with lead paint removal procedures and illegal occupancy issues, though these complaints were determined to have no merit or were subsequently closed. Recent municipal records show typical urban issues such as graffiti removal and parking violations near the property, with the most recent service requests in 2024 being routine in nature.

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Risk rating

How 1216 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
57th percentile

Out of 305 buildings in this neighborhood, 131 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
69%
No DBI
violation
31%
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.

Property class: single-family home

Single-family homes (class A) have distinct violation and complaint patterns from multi-family buildings.

Director's hearings, owner's portfolio

Escalated DBI enforcement actions across all of this owner's buildings.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 84.0%
Moderate concern 13.0%
Severe concern 3.0%
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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The story over time

1216 Fulton St event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit Jan 12
Addition & alteration to an (e) 2-unit victorian building to a 4-unit building using the mandelman legislation- sfpc 207(c)(8)- on this rh-3 lot.
$2,000,000 · Filed

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