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4526-4528 Fulton St

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1664021 3 units · 2 fl · 1924

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
Above average
avg 0.5
8
FewerMore

This building has 8 novs (7y), above the Central Richmond average of 0.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 4526-4528 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 1924
2 or more units
3 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.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors2
Year built1924
Total area3,350 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1664021
Ownership

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

Owner name
East Christine A
Mailing address
4528 Fulton St San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
082113

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Included addresses

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4528 Fulton St, San Francisco, CA 94121
4526 B Fulton St, San Francisco, CA 94121
4526 Fulton St, San Francisco, CA 94121
4526 A Fulton St, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The three-unit multi-family residential building at 4526-4528 Fulton Street in the Central Richmond neighborhood, owned by Christine A. East, has undergone several significant renovations and faced various compliance issues since its construction in 1924. Most recently, in November 2024, a bathroom remodeling project was initiated to convert a bathtub to a shower, install new fixtures, and update electrical systems with GFCI lines and humidity-sensing fans, with associated plumbing work also permitted. The building underwent substantial roof work in 2019, including reroofing and structural upgrades with a total cost of approximately $32,000.

The property has a history of maintenance and compliance challenges, particularly evident in a 2019 complaint about an illegal unit (4526 C) that reported multiple issues including plumbing leaks, electrical concerns, and safety hazards, along with vermin problems due to an exterior wall hole. This led to a violation notice that was eventually abated. Earlier, in 2001, the building faced multiple violations related to security, fire safety, and weatherproofing, though these were all resolved by March 2002. The building's history also includes significant bathroom and electrical upgrades in 2012-2015, including the installation of a 100-amp subpanel and bathroom remodeling work across both units. Recent observations from 2022-2024 indicate recurring issues with sidewalk parking violations near the property, though these are unrelated to building conditions. The property's planning records show efforts to legalize the 4526-C unit under San Francisco's Ordinance #43-14, while there was also a removal process for unauthorized appliances from the ground floor as part of compliance efforts.

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Risk rating

How 4526-4528 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
35th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 1462 are predicted to be safer.

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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Notices of Violation (past 7 years)

DBI issued Notices of Violation at this address over the last 7 years — a direct record of code enforcement activity.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 54.5%
Moderate concern 34.5%
Severe concern 11.0%
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

4526-4528 Fulton St event timeline

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

2025
Building Permit Jul 03
Rebuild the (e) illegal balcony on the 3rd floor in the rear and add a 3 ft wide balcony.
$25,000 · Filed

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