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1845-1847 Fulton St

North Panhandle, SF 94117 1187010 2 units · 2 fl · 1917

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, but recent activity points to a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in North Panhandle — not a forecast
Above average
avg 1.7
8
FewerMore

This building has 8 novs (7y), above the North Panhandle average of 1.7.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1845-1847 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 1917
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 1917
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 built1917
Total area2,840 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1187010
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Po Box 641045 San Francisco CA 94164
Last sale
June 13, 2014

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1847 Fulton St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1845 Fulton St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The property at 1845-1847 Fulton St is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1917 and currently owned by the John E Wai 1981 Living Trust. The building has undergone several noteworthy improvements over the years, including a significant electrical upgrade in 2003 when the underground electrical service was enhanced to 200 amps with three meters. In 2017, plans were filed to add substantial new amenities including three bedrooms, a gym, a study, two full bathrooms, and a powder room on the first floor, though there is no subsequent permit completion record available to indicate this work was executed.

The building has experienced some maintenance and compliance issues, most notably in 2019 when a violation was recorded regarding defective or missing fresh air inlets and house trap requirements, though this issue was abated within one day of being filed. The property has a history of graffiti incidents, particularly between 2015-2016, with multiple reports of non-offensive graffiti on the residential building surfaces. There have also been recurring incidents of human or animal waste on the property, with documented cases in 2015 and 2019. Older records show some basic maintenance work, including reroofing in 1997 (permit expired) and window installations in 1988 (completed). The building appears to be in a mixed-use area, as indicated by some street cleaning and tree maintenance requests in the vicinity. While most recent issues have been addressed promptly, the property has experienced periodic maintenance challenges typical of its age and type.

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Risk rating

How 1845-1847 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
83rdpercentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 135 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
85%
No DBI
violation
15%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

Building age

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 15%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1845-1847 Fulton St event timeline

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2026
Building Violation (NOV) Jun 24 Serious
Building violation
Rot was found at exterior of building at trim boards. replace all rot with new wood in an approved manner.
Building Violation (NOV)Jun 24
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