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3918 Fulton St

Central Richmond, SF 94118 1658015A 6 units · 3 fl · 1923

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Central Richmond
At or below average
avg 0.5
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Central Richmond average of 0.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3918 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 1923
2 or more units
6 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1923
Total area6,135 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1658015A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Robert A Birsinger Sept Prp
Mailing address
900 Pinewood Ct Petaluma CA 94954
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The 6-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 3918 Fulton Street in the Central Richmond neighborhood, owned by Robert A Birsinger Sept Prp, was constructed in 1923 and has undergone several significant updates over its lifetime. Most recently, in June 2024, the building received important safety upgrades including a new fire alarm system and electrical improvements to comply with 2022 San Francisco Fire Code requirements, representing a proactive commitment to resident safety. Historically, the building faced multiple fire safety issues in early 2003, including problems with the fire escape drop ladder, central alarm system, and egress obstructions, which were all promptly addressed and abated by March 2003.

Prior to this recent update, the building's maintenance history shows a substantial reroofing project completed in 2008 at a cost of $16,000. The property has experienced various external issues typical of urban locations, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls over the years, mostly relating to parking violations (with citations issued), graffiti (which has been consistently addressed), and maintenance matters like toter management. The building appears to be currently well-maintained from a safety perspective, with all historical violations and complaints having been resolved, and no active violations on record as of October 2023. The most recent building permits and improvements suggest ongoing maintenance and attention to regulatory compliance by the property ownership.

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Risk rating

How 3918 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
8th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 2070 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
54%
No DBI
violation
46%
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Building size

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

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 57.6%
Moderate concern 24.9%
Severe concern 17.5%
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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The story over time

3918 Fulton St event timeline

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

2024
Building Permit Jun 25
Upgrade fire alarm. ref permit 202406245130. one building on two lots and one alarm panel. 3918 & 3910 fulton
$1 · Complete
Electrical PermitJun 25
Ref to fire permit 202406255168: upgrade fire alarm to complt w/ 1103.7.6.1 & meet 2022 sffc req

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