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4338 Fulton St

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1662023 2 units · 1 fl · 1917

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 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 4338 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 1917
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM2
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
Units2
Floors1
Year built1917
Total area1,841 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1662023
Ownership

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

Owner name
Le Gall-Scoville Family Tr
Mailing address
William R Scoville&marie-cl 4338 Fulton St San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
092095

Landlord portfolio

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

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AI summary

The two-unit residential building at 4338 Fulton Street in the Central Richmond neighborhood is a single-story flats and duplex structure built in 1917, currently owned by the Le Gall-Scoville Family Trust. The building has undergone several significant renovations over the years, with the most recent substantial work occurring in 2008 when both units received bathroom remodels, including tub-to-shower conversions, new cabinetry, sink installations, and associated electrical work. A notable structural improvement was made in 2009 with the installation of a beam at the second floor. The property has a documented history of horizontal expansions, with permits issued in 1987 and 1990, though the earlier permits in 1987 and 1994 eventually expired. Additional interior improvements were completed in 1986, including new kitchen cabinets and flooring.

The building's exterior environment has experienced periodic maintenance issues as evidenced by multiple 311 calls between 2018 and 2023, primarily regarding graffiti, street cleaning, and pavement defects. The most recent incident occurred in December 2023 involving park patrol issues. Several cases of graffiti were reported during 2021, including one incident on the building itself, though all were subsequently resolved. Cleanup operations have been conducted regularly, addressing loose garbage and hazardous materials on or near the property. The street cleaning and maintenance calls suggest ongoing public space management challenges in the immediate vicinity, though these external factors have not been directly linked to the building's internal conditions or operations.

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Risk rating

How 4338 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
64th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 810 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
86%
No DBI
violation
14%
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.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

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 81.8%
Moderate concern 12.5%
Severe concern 5.7%
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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