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3036-3040 Fulton St

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1649013 3 units · 2 fl · 1900

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Inner Richmond — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 0.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Richmond average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3036-3040 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 1900
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM3
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 1900
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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area3,260 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1649013
Ownership

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

Mailing address
100 Green St San Francisco CA 94111
Last sale
October 17, 2018

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3040 Fulton St, San Francisco, CA 94118
3036 Fulton St, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The property at 3036-3040 Fulton Street is a 2-story mixed-use building constructed in 1900, containing 3 residential units and ground-floor retail space, currently owned by 3036 Fulton Street LLC. Recent significant improvements include the installation of a comprehensive fire sprinkler system in 2022 ($30,000), a fire safety upgrade of 5 natural gas shutoff valves, and extensive electrical work including rewiring of six units and a 400-amp service upgrade in 2020. The building underwent a major conversion in 2019, transforming three guest rooms with cooking facilities into legal dwelling units, including the addition of four new dormers and renovation of existing spaces ($825,788). The property has experienced multiple fire safety issues, with violations noted for sleeping area requirements (2023), blocked exits (2021), and expired fire extinguisher compliance (multiple years), though most have been corrected promptly. Historical concerns include a series of complaints about rear yard debris in 2002, a period of vacant commercial storefronts in 2018-2020, and various maintenance issues documented in the 1990s, though these appear to have been resolved through subsequent renovations. Recent 311 calls from 2024 indicate ongoing minor issues such as garbage and debris concerns, though specific building maintenance complaints have decreased significantly since the major renovations. A sidewalk defect was noted in 2024, requiring immediate attention and proper permitting for repairs. The building has experienced several unintentional alarm activations over recent years, though these do not indicate actual fire incidents or injuries.

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Risk rating

How 3036-3040 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
41stpercentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 1017 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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

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 19%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

3036-3040 Fulton St event timeline

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

2025
Plumbing Permit Oct 23
Renew expired permit pw20201119506 for final inspection.
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Electrical PermitSep 25
Online electrical permit: 60 of buildings of 6 dwelling units or less. installation of sprinkler monitoring system.

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