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1253-1259 Fulton St

Alamo Square, SF 94117 1181022 4 units · 3 fl · 1895

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 1253-1259 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 1895
2 or more units
4 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
Units4
Floors3
Year built1895
Total area4,723 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1181022
Ownership

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

Owner name
Perman Amanda Elizabeth
Mailing address
1259 Fulton St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
051420

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1259 Fulton St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1253 Fulton St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1255 Fulton St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1257 Fulton St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The property at 1253-1259 Fulton Street is a three-story, four-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1895, located in the Alamo Square neighborhood and currently owned by Amanda Elizabeth Perman. The building has undergone several significant structural and maintenance improvements over the past decade, with the most recent being a complete re-roofing of the front building completed in January 2024 at a cost of $20,000. Between 2015-2016, substantial foundation work was carried out, including partial foundation replacement and seismic improvements (at costs of $50,000 and $60,000 respectively), along with new electrical installations including a Ufer ground system and various plumbing upgrades such as a new water service installation and bathroom/kitchen remodels.

The building has seen consistent maintenance of its critical systems, including the installation of a water heater in 2019, electrical work for laundry facilities in 2018, and various electrical and plumbing improvements throughout the years. Several 311 calls regarding the property have been logged between 2023-2025, primarily related to parking enforcement issues with multiple cases of driveway blocking (all of which were resolved), and some street cleaning matters. Planning records indicate approved alterations within the Alamo Square Historic District, including the addition of a dwelling unit in the rear cottage, though most significant improvements appear to have already been completed under existing permits. The building's maintenance record shows regular attention to roof upkeep, with re-roofing work performed in 1998, 2000, 2011, and most recently in 2024, though it's worth noting the building's age and historical status may impose certain preservation limitations on future modifications.

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Risk rating

How 1253-1259 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
69th percentile

Out of 305 buildings in this neighborhood, 95 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
75%
No DBI
violation
25%
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.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 74.2%
Moderate concern 18.4%
Severe concern 7.4%
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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1253-1259 Fulton St event timeline

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

2024
Building Permit Jan 10
Re-roofing (front building)
$20,000 · Complete

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