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1675-1679 Fulton St

North Panhandle, SF 94117 1185027 6 units · 3 fl · 1904

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

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 1675-1679 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 1904
2 or more units
6 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 1904
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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1904
Total area4,905 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1185027
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
526 Natoma St Apt B San Francisco CA 94103
Last sale
July 15, 2021

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1679 Fulton St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1677 Fulton St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1675 Fulton St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The three-story, six-unit multi-family residential building at 1675-1679 Fulton St in Park North, owned by John A. O'donovan, has undergone significant improvements and faced several challenges since its construction in 1904. In recent years, the building completed mandatory seismic retrofit work as a Soft Story Tier 3 building, transitioning from a moment frame to a shearwall system in 2021, with the work officially completed and a Certificate of Final Completion (CFC) issued. The property has also seen substantial interior upgrades in 2021, including the replacement of countertops, damaged back doors, bathroom fixtures, handrails, and the painting of the entire building, along with the installation of new fire alarm system components and bathroom renovations. Historical records show the building has faced plumbing issues, notably a significant sewer line problem in 2011 that affected the property and adjacent garage, though this was promptly addressed within weeks. The building has had several routine inspections over the years, with all issues being resolved as per the records. Recent activity around the property in 2022-2023 has primarily involved parking enforcement matters, with multiple citations issued for driveway blocking, though these are external issues not directly related to building conditions. The building's maintenance record shows regular upkeep, with various improvements made over the decades, including window installations (1990), reroofing (1997), and vinyl siding work (1997-2000). The property has demonstrated compliance with major city mandates, particularly the seismic retrofit requirements, indicating a commitment to maintaining safety standards.

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Risk rating

How 1675-1679 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
65thpercentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 279 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

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.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Neighborhood location

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

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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