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1851 Fulton St

North Panhandle, SF 94117 1187009E 6 units · 3 fl · 1925

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in North Panhandle
At or below average
avg 1.7
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the North Panhandle average of 1.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1851 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 1925
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.

Building characteristics
Units6
Floors3
Year built1925
Total area7,086 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1187009E
Ownership

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

Owner name
Keating Michael F
Mailing address
2019 22nd Ave San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale
010419

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Initial analysis

The three-story, six-unit multi-family residential building at 1851 Fulton Street in Park North, built in 1925 and currently owned by Michael F. Keating, has undergone several significant renovations and faced multiple compliance issues over the past decades. Most notably, the building was designated as a Tier 3 mandatory soft-story retrofitted property, with work completed and Certificate of Final Completion (CFC) issued, though previous citations (202060651) related to non-compliance were filed in 2020. Recent construction activity includes the installation of an accessory dwelling unit on the first floor (approved in 2018, with subsequent revisions and completion work in 2024 costing $20,000), and the installation of underfloor heating with new boiler and piping in May 2024. The building has also seen major infrastructure updates, including a complete electrical system upgrade in 2004 (installation of circuit breakers and removal of old fuse panels) and plumbing improvements.

Historically, the property has faced various maintenance and compliance challenges, including multiple building violations in 2010 related to water damage, ceiling repairs, and alarm system issues, all of which were eventually abated by May 2011. There were earlier complaints in 2005 regarding plumbing problems, mold, and improper egress, and more recent issues regarding exterior siding in 2014. The building's maintenance history shows ongoing efforts to address both structural and interior improvements, with two recent street space permits issued in 2010 and 2017, and various permits for general improvements and repairs. In comparing the building's current permit activity and completed work, there appears to be regular attention to both mandatory safety requirements (such as the soft-story retrofit) and property enhancements, though there have been periods of permit expirations and work recommencement, as evidenced by the history of various building permits.

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Risk rating

How 1851 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
12th percentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 701 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
43%
No DBI
violation
57%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 37.3%
Moderate concern 46.3%
Severe concern 16.4%
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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The story over time

1851 Fulton St event timeline

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

2024
Plumbing Permit May 22
Work category: 2pa; installation of underfloor heating in unit to include new boiler and piping. rough in and trimming out of one bathroom with shower pan and kitchen sink.
Expired
Building PermitApr 18
Rev to pa#2018-0123-9316; replace 2 hour assembley with 1 hour assembly at lobby and exit passengerway for adu

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