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1218 Fulton St

Alamo Square, SF 94117 1180010 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 1218 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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area3,700 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1180010
Ownership

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

Owner name
Webb Trust
Mailing address
Webb Amos & Jeannie R, Ttee 18492 Mesa Verde Way Castro Valley CA 94552
Last sale
032620

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1218 Fulton St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1218 A Fulton St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

1218 Fulton St is a two-unit multi-family residential building located in Alamo Square, constructed in 1900 and currently owned by Webb Trust. The property has undergone several significant improvements and faced notable incidents, particularly between 2013 and 2018. Of particular importance was a fire incident in September 2015 that affected the building's exterior siding, resulting in violation notices and requiring repairs completed in early 2016 at a cost of $5,500. The building has seen extensive renovations and upgrades between 2013-2014, including plumbing updates (new water heater, re-coppering fixtures), electrical improvements (new 100 amp service), and general maintenance such as roof replacement (1993) and termite damage repairs (1991). Several kitchen renovations were performed during this period, including sink and cabinet replacements in both 2013 and 2014, with associated plumbing and electrical work.

The property has experienced recurring issues with parking enforcement, particularly in recent years, with multiple complaints about driveway blocking between 2022-2024. There was also a garbage receptacle complaint in December 2018 regarding the provision of bins for the two units. Recent 311 calls have primarily related to parking issues, with seven separate reports of vehicles blocking driveways between November 2022 and December 2024, all of which were addressed by parking enforcement. The building's documented history shows consistent maintenance and updating of essential systems, though the fire incident and parking enforcement issues are notable concerns for the property's Recent history.

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Risk rating

How 1218 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
79th percentile

Out of 305 buildings in this neighborhood, 64 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
80%
No DBI
violation
20%
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: multi-family flat

2–4 unit flats (class F) are a common SF building type with their own maintenance and complaint patterns.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 59.6%
Moderate concern 17.8%
Severe concern 22.7%
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

1218 Fulton St event timeline

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

2023
311 Request May 29
Blocking driveway cite tow
Silver - Toyota Prius - 7NIL880
311 RequestMar 13
Blocking driveway cite tow

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