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1557-1561 Fulton St

North Panhandle, SF 94117 1184029 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

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 North Panhandle — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.7
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the North Panhandle average of 1.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1557-1561 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 area2,400 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1184029
Ownership

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

Mailing address
1733 A Fulton St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
December 03, 2021

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1557 Fulton St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1561 Fulton St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1559 Fulton St, San Francisco, CA 94117
Augrented Insights
Initial analysis

This historic 2-story, 2-unit multi-family residential building located at 1557-1561 Fulton St in the Park North neighborhood was constructed in 1900 and is currently owned by Eldar Alexandra Campbell &. The property has undergone significant recent activity, most notably in 2023-2024, with major renovation projects including the enlargement of multiple units, creation of a roof deck, and proposed construction of a new 2-story ADU valued at $292,000. Extensive plumbing and electrical upgrades are also underway, with permits issued in early 2024 for new wiring, service upgrades, and comprehensive plumbing work including bathroom, laundry, and kitchen installations.

The building has a history of addressing safety and code compliance issues, with several violations documented in 2002 related to security requirements and building safety (self-closing doors, handrails, and stairs), all of which were properly abated by 2013. A recent complaint from August 2024 regarding unauthorized work and tree removal was investigated and closed by October 2024. The property underwent substantial interior remodeling in 2022, including lightwell infill, unit enlargements, and attic space conversion, with a tenant buyout of $100,000 for one tenant completed in November 2022. Recent infrastructure improvements have included mechanical and HVAC servicing, and the building has been actively maintaining its exterior and common areas as evidenced by various 311 calls for graffiti removal and general cleaning between 2008 and 2024. The property's current construction activity is being carefully monitored through multiple permit revisions and inspections, demonstrating ongoing compliance with city regulations and building codes.

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Risk rating

How 1557-1561 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
50thpercentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 398 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
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.

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 risk forecast
Low failure risk 25%
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

1557-1561 Fulton St event timeline

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

2025
Plumbing Permit Sep 16
Hvac installation
Complete
Building PermitJun 26
Upgrade front entry stair to comply w/ current cbc life safety standards replace raise guardrail to 42" and handrail to 34" -38" height match (e) guardrail style with 24 intermediates correct scope of ea tread non slip steel plates painted to match (e)

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