Free SF apartment background check

1969 Fulton St

North Panhandle, SF 94117 1188013D 3 units · 2 fl · 1987

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

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 1969 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 1987
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors2
Year built1987
Total area2,900 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1188013D
Ownership

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

Owner name
Tan Helen
Mailing address
1969 Fulton St Apt 3 San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
061902

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with risk grades for each.

Unlock complete report
Augrented Insights
Initial analysis

The three-unit, two-story multi-family residential building at 1969 Fulton Street in the Park North neighborhood was constructed in 1987 and is currently owned by Helen Tan. The property has undergone several significant renovations and faced multiple challenges over its history. Most recently, in 2022-2023, the building underwent substantial rehabilitation work including kitchen and bathroom remodels, electrical upgrades, and replacement of kitchen hoods, with the work being valued at $60,000. A notable incident occurred in January 2021 when a structure fire caused damage that required $420,000 in repairs, including smoke and water damage remediation, window replacements, and follow-up work completed in 2022. This fire incident led to violations related to the alarm system, exits/storage, sprinkler maintenance, and fire extinguisher servicing, though all were subsequently abated.

The building's history includes several concerning patterns regarding habitability and safety. In 2016, multiple violations were documented including inadequate lighting in stairways, debris blocking fire escape, garbage management issues, pest infestation, and general sanitation concerns. A 2019 complaint highlighted garbage management problems and a carbon monoxide issue, while 2001 saw various violations including lack of heat, inadequate fire safety measures, and security concerns, all of which were abated within a month. The property has had several fire safety-related issues over the years, including alarm system problems and fire extinguisher maintenance needs, with the most recent fire alarm system complaint being filed in January 2025. There is also an active complaint from 1994 regarding a possible illegal unit that has yet to be resolved. Recent improvements include exterior siding installation in 2014 and various remediation efforts to address past violations, though historical patterns of maintenance and safety compliance raise concerns about the property's ongoing upkeep.

AI-generated · may contain errors · check the source data tables below

Free account unlocks the full analysis — plus 2× more records across all data categories and the complete landlord portfolio.
Risk rating

How 1969 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
60th percentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 319 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
79%
No DBI
violation
21%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

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

Notices of Violation, owner's portfolio

DBI NOVs across all buildings this owner is registered on — a signal of systemic maintenance issues across the portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 67.2%
Moderate concern 29.8%
Severe concern 3.0%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months at each severity level. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
Apartment reviews

1969 Fulton St apartment reviews

Real experiences from people who have lived here. Share yours to help other renters decide.

Share your experience — Help other renters by leaving an honest apartment review

Create account

Loading reviews…

On the map

Compare nearby alternatives

This building and nearby alternatives, color-coded by risk level. Click any marker to explore.

Buildings nearby
Loading…
The story over time

1969 Fulton St event timeline

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

2025
Fire Complaint Jan 03
Alarm Systems
No Merit

See all 12 events

Full history back to 2019 — violations, complaints, permits, buyouts, and fire incidents.

Unlock complete timeline
Every record we have

Full data for 1969 Fulton St apartments

13 SF public datasets for this parcel — permits, violations, complaints, fire records, 311 calls, planning records, and buyouts.

Still apartment hunting in SF?

Look up the next apartment before you sign

Search any SF address free — no account needed to see the risk rating.

Search another address Get full report
Simple pricing

Get the complete picture

Every plan unlocks the complete report: all 13 SF datasets, full history, landlord portfolio, and PDF & Excel exports.

Report Bundle

For the buildings you're deciding on right now

$10 one-time

~$3.33 per building. No subscription ever. Each credit unlocks one building's premium report for 30 days.

  • 3 full AI-powered reports
  • Download PDF reports
  • Advanced safety analysis
  • Compare multiple buildings
  • Credits never expire until you use them
  • Full public records (200 rows per dataset)
Buy 3 Reports — $10

Apartment Hunter

For a wide search across many buildings

$39 one-time

30 reports — ~$1.30 each. No subscription ever.

  • 30 full AI-powered reports
  • Download PDF reports
  • Advanced safety analysis
  • Compare multiple buildings
  • Credits never expire until you use them
  • Full public records (200 rows per dataset)
Buy 30 Reports — $39
Most Popular Current plan

Renter

For the weeks when the stakes are highest

$10/mo

Billed $120/year — save $24 vs monthly

  • Unlimited basic reports
  • 5 premium AI reports per month
  • Download PDF & Excel reports
  • Full public records (200 rows per dataset)
  • Full event timeline — every year of history
  • Landlord portfolio & ownership insights
Start Your Search

Less than $0.34/day. Cancel anytime.

Cancel anytime · Data sourced from SF Open Data, DBI, SFFD, SF Rent Board & Planning

Watch 1969 Fulton St
Get alerted the moment a new violation or complaint is filed.