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5130 Fulton St

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1670011 8 units · 2 fl · 1951

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 5130 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 1951
2 or more units
8 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
Units8
Floors2
Year built1951
Total area6,320 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1670011
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mary Elizabeth Patterson Su
Mailing address
Mary Elizabeth Patterson Tr 190 Oakwood Ln Boulder Creek CA 95006
Last sale
062899

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Initial analysis

The 8-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 5130 Fulton St in the Central Richmond neighborhood, owned by Mary Elizabeth Patterson Su, has undergone several significant improvements since its construction in 1951, with particular attention to safety compliance in recent years. The building completed its mandatory seismic upgrade program in 2018, following the filing of its soft-story retrofit in 2017, demonstrating compliance with San Francisco's seismic safety requirements under SFEBBC Chapter 4D, and has received its Certificate of Final Completion. Historical records show previous infrastructure improvements, including reroofing projects in 1988 and 2001, and termite repairs in 1998.

The building has experienced some concerning safety issues in the past, particularly in 2002 when multiple fire safety violations were documented, including problems with combustible storage and a malfunctioning fire escape drop ladder; however, these violations were all resolved by February 2004. A serious heating issue was reported in November 1998, involving a senior citizen resident without adequate heat for a week, though this was also resolved within weeks. Recent maintenance and quality of life issues have primarily involved external matters, with multiple parking enforcement actions taken in 2023-2024 for sidewalk parking and blocked driveways, along with several general street and sidewalk cleaning requests to address loose garbage in the vicinity between July 2023 and February 2024. While these recent issues don't directly affect building safety, they do impact the general environment around the property.

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Risk rating

How 5130 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
10th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 2025 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
57%
No DBI
violation
43%
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 43.1%
Moderate concern 40.8%
Severe concern 16.0%
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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