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1543-1547 Fulton St

North Panhandle, SF 94117 1184031 3 units · 3 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 1543-1547 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
3 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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area3,570 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1184031
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
1547 Fulton St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale

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1547 Fulton St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1543 Fulton St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1545 Fulton St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The three-unit multi-family residential building at 1543-1547 Fulton Street in Park North, owned by Robinson Otis B, was constructed in 1900 as a three-story flats and duplex structure. The property has undergone several maintenance and safety-related interventions over the years, with the most significant recent work being a 2013 plumbing upgrade that replaced approximately 60 feet of galvanized water line from the meter to the rear of the building. A notable cluster of building violations was documented in July 2002, including issues with fire safety equipment (smoke detectors and fire extinguishers) and gas meter instructions, though these were all promptly addressed by August 2002.

More recent history shows two routine safety inspections (2002 and 2016) and a complaint in 2011 regarding a hole in the building's weatherproofing. The property has experienced recurring issues with graffiti, particularly between 2019 and 2022, affecting various surfaces including the building itself, nearby poles, and the surrounding sidewalk. Recent maintenance includes two window installations in 1999 and the plumbing work in 2013. The most recent incident reported was a parking enforcement issue in July 2023. While the building has had notable safety and maintenance concerns in the past, particularly in 2002, there have been no major violations or safety issues reported in recent years, with most issues being promptly addressed when they occurred.

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Risk rating

How 1543-1547 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
54thpercentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 367 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
77%
No DBI
violation
23%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Property class: multi-family flat

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 23%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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