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4532-4534 Fulton St

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1664022 2 units · 2 fl · 1922

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Central Richmond — not a forecast
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 4532-4534 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 1922
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 1922
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 built1922
Total area3,244 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1664022
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Koo Barbara, Trustee 4532 Fulton St San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale

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4532 Fulton St, San Francisco, CA 94121
4534 Fulton St, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 4532-4534 Fulton Street in the Central Richmond neighborhood is a two-story structure built in 1922, currently owned by the Rasmussen/koo Family Trust. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the past two decades, with the most recent major work being a sewer repair completed in September 2019. Of particular note is a voluntary seismic upgrade performed in 2015 at the garage level, demonstrating attention to structural safety. The building has seen substantial interior renovations, including a bathroom remodel in 2009 (with corresponding plumbing updates), a kitchen renovation in 2009 that included cabinet and appliance replacement, and various electrical updates associated with these renovations. Earlier maintenance work addressed safety concerns with the replacement of exterior stairs at the lightwell in 2006, and a roofing project was undertaken in 2004, though its permit expired without confirmation of completion.

The property has experienced several maintenance and service issues in recent years, primarily related to external factors. There have been multiple instances of city garbage can overflow (most recently in late 2022), a fallen tree incident in early 2024, and several parking-related complaints including sidewalk parking and blocked driveways. The area has experienced some quality-of-life issues as evidenced by reports of graffiti (2022) and human/animal waste (2019), though these were promptly addressed by city services. While these external incidents have been relatively numerous, they are primarily neighborhood rather than building-specific issues, with most being resolved through standard city service interventions.

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Risk rating

How 4532-4534 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
43rdpercentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 1282 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
85%
No DBI
violation
15%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

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 risk forecast
Low failure risk 15%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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4532-4534 Fulton St event timeline

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2019
Plumbing Permit Sep 25
Work category: 1p; sewer repair
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