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5140 Fulton St

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1670012 2 units · 2 fl · 1937

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 5140 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 1937
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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1937
Total area4,100 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1670012
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mary Elizabeth Patterson Su
Mailing address
Patterson Mary Elizabeth Tt 190 Oakwood Ln Boulder Creek CA 95006
Last sale
041699

Landlord portfolio

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

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 5140 Fulton Street, located in San Francisco's Central Richmond neighborhood, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1937 and owned by Mary Elizabeth Patterson Su. The building's maintenance history shows regular attention to its roof, with three documented reroofing projects: most recently in October 2019 at a cost of $44,880, and previously in 1997 and 1992, indicating proper maintenance of this critical building component.

The property has experienced a notable cluster of public infrastructure issues in late 2024 to early 2025, with eight separate incidents of overflowing city garbage cans reported between December 23, 2024, and January 13, 2025. These recurring sanitation issues, all resolved by Recology, suggest ongoing challenges with waste management in the immediate vicinity. Additionally, there was one report of an overgrown tree blocking a traffic signal on January 7, 2025, though this case was cancelled with the issue being referred to Parks & Recreation. The building's safety record shows one minor fire-related incident involving smoke from a barbecue or tar kettle, though no civilian injuries were reported. Another unrelated service matter was reported to MTA regarding platform digital signs on December 12, 2024, which remains open as of the latest data.

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Risk rating

How 5140 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
97th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 68 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
94%
No DBI
violation
6%
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.

Building size

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 86.5%
Moderate concern 9.2%
Severe concern 4.2%
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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5140 Fulton St event timeline

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2025
311 Request Apr 12
Garbage and debris
human waste or urine

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