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2237 Fulton St

North Panhandle, SF 94117 1191029 12 units · 3 fl · 1926

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in North Panhandle
Above average
avg 1.7
11
FewerMore

This building has 11 novs (7y), above the North Panhandle average of 1.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2237 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 1926
2 or more units
12 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
Units12
Floors3
Year built1926
Total area10,560 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1191029
Ownership

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

Owner name
Murphy Denis
Mailing address
1355 Valencia St San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
022714

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Initial analysis

The 12-unit, three-story apartment building at 2237 Fulton Street in Park North, owned by Denis Murphy, has undergone several significant improvements and faced multiple challenges since its construction in 1926. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2017 (Tier 3) and foundation replacement in 2019, demonstrating compliance with seismic safety requirements. Recent improvements include a 2020 gas heater installation in multiple units and the removal of an outdated steam boiler system in 2018. However, the building has experienced persistent maintenance issues, with an active complaint filed in November 2019 regarding inadequate heating and multiple code compliance violations related to smoke/carbon monoxide systems that were first noted in late 2019 and continued into 2024.

The property has a documented history of plumbing and infrastructure challenges, including sewer line issues in 2007, sewage leaks in 2009, and various heating system permit compliance problems between 2001 and 2005. While some complaints have been resolved, recent 311 calls from 2024 indicate ongoing maintenance needs, particularly concerning exterior surfaces and weatherproofing. The building's fire safety systems have required attention, with violations recorded in 2016, 2019, and most recently in late 2022 regarding alarm system maintenance. The property owner attempted to expand the building by adding two units in 2017, but this permit was ultimately withdrawn. Recent graffiti incidents and exterior maintenance issues have been documented through 311 calls in 2024, though these are generally addressed by city services.

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Risk rating

How 2237 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
4th percentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 765 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
30%
No DBI
violation
70%
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 size

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

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.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 18.0%
Moderate concern 64.7%
Severe concern 17.3%
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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2237 Fulton St event timeline

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

2025
Fire Complaint Aug 28
General Hazardous Materials
No Merit

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