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3420 Fulton St

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1653025 2 units · 2 fl · 1911

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 3420 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 1911
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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 1911
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 built1911
Total area2,700 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1653025
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Robert Keith Mcburnett & Li 3420 Fulton St San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
March 12, 2002

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Initial analysis

The property at 3420 Fulton Street is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Inner Richmond neighborhood. Built in 1911 and currently owned by the Mcburnett-pfiffner Revoc Tr, this apartment building has undergone several significant improvements over the years. Most notably, in 2017, a solar installation was completed, featuring 30 photovoltaic modules with a total capacity of 7.65 kW DC, representing a commitment to sustainable energy. Recent maintenance includes reroofing work performed in 2022 at a cost of $9,000. The building has a history of window improvements, with permits issued in 2011 for the replacement of nine vinyl clad wood windows, although these permits eventually expired. Earlier renovations include an interior remodeling project completed in 1997 that updated bedrooms, bathrooms, and the kitchen.

Of particular note are recent sanitation concerns in the immediate vicinity of the building, with multiple (10) reports of overflowing garbage and debris in January 2025 alone, all of which were addressed and closed by Recology. These recent waste management issues, occurring weekly and concentrated in a two-week period from late December 2024 to early January 2025, represent the most significant current concern associated with this property. The building's maintenance history shows regular upkeep and improvements, including two previous reroofing projects (in 2002 and 1981), though some permits from earlier periods are listed as expired.

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Risk rating

How 3420 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
49thpercentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 879 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
84%
No DBI
violation
16%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Building age

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 16%
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

3420 Fulton St event timeline

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

2026
Plumbing Permit Mar 16
To amend pp20260227663 to include: 2.5 bathroom remodel (rough), all fixtures to remain. change tub to shower.
Issued
Electrical PermitMar 16
To amend e202602279311 to include: kitchen remodel - subpanel upgrade. 1 - 240 v for stove. 4 gfi/dishwasher, refrigerator, 2 gfi for bathrooms. bathroom remodel - 3 (e) fan upgrades, 3 pendant lights. 3 new outlets for bathroom mirrors. 8 recessed lights. (3) bathrooms, (1) kitchen total.

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