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1260-1262 Fulton St

Alamo Square, SF 94117 1180011 2 units · 2 fl · 1880

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Alamo Square — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 2.3
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Alamo Square average of 2.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1260-1262 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 1880
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 1880
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 built1880
Total area3,702 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1180011
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
1260 Fulton St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
July 08, 2005

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1260 Fulton St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1262 Fulton St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The property at 1260-1262 Fulton Street is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building known as a flats & duplex, constructed in 1880 in the Alamo Square neighborhood. The building has experienced a series of maintenance and compliance issues over the years, with significant events occurring between 2005 and 2020. Most notably, there were multiple violations filed in 2007-2008 related to water damage, mold/mildew, and lead paint concerns, though these were subsequently abated. A concerning complaint was filed in January 2020 regarding a possible unpermitted dwelling unit with full bathroom and kitchen facilities that may have been operating as a short-term rental, though this violation was later noted as abated.

The property underwent several major maintenance projects, including reroofing in 2013 ($8,000) and multiple permit renewals in 2015 to comply with physical inspection requirements (one permit issued for $1,000). There were also multiple plumbing and electrical improvements in the mid-2000s, including the installation of additional stoves and extensive electrical work in 2007-2009. More recently, there have been several 311 calls regarding various issues including parking violations, street cleaning, and a damaged tree (2020) near the property, though these are not necessarily directly related to the building's condition. The most recent active 311 report is from November 2024 regarding a noise complaint, though the nature of this issue is not specified in the records.

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Risk rating

How 1260-1262 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
80thpercentile

Out of 305 buildings in this neighborhood, 61 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
81%
No DBI
violation
19%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Neighborhood location

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Permit rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building permit rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 19%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

1260-1262 Fulton St event timeline

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

2025
Building Violation (NOV) May 09
Observed west column at front stairs appears to have sunk. code/secton: sfbc 102a monthly monitoring fee applies. code/section: sfbc 110a, table 1a-k
DBI ComplaintMay 09
Building leaning onto 1262 fulton, concerns that building has foundation issues that are unsafe. complaintant explained that 1262 fulton is being damaged by the leaning( cracks ).

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