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5426-5428 Fulton St

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1673025 2 units · 2 fl · 1946

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 5426-5428 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 1946
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 built1946
Total area2,300 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1673025
Ownership

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

Owner name
Chu Revocable Trust
Mailing address
Kok Man Chu 5428 Fulton St San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
031810

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5428 Fulton St, San Francisco, CA 94121
5426 Fulton St, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The Chu Revocable Trust owns this two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located at 5426-5428 Fulton Street in San Francisco's Central Richmond neighborhood. Built in 1946, this flats and duplex style building has undergone several significant renovations and maintenance work over the years. Most recently, in 2015, the entire building received a new roof at a cost of $8,000. Prior improvements include substantial repairs in 2008 to address damaged stucco, rotting trim around the garage door, and dry rot at the building's front, along with the replacement of a 40-gallon water heater. A major interior remodel took place in 2007, comprising kitchen and bedroom updates, bathroom conversions, and associated electrical work including new wiring and a garage sub-panel installation. Earlier modifications from 1991 involved removing a kitchen and shower while legalizing a toilet and furnace on the ground floor, and the building's roof was replaced again in 1994 (though this permit is marked as expired).

The building's recent maintenance record shows typical urban building upkeep, with several 311 calls in recent years primarily related to external issues such as street lighting (resolved in 2015), parking enforcement (resolved in 2024), and waste management concerns (the most recent being an open case from 2023). There was one case of graffiti reported in August 2024, though this was marked as invalid due to incorrect reporting. The property has generally maintained a pattern of regular upkeep and improvements, with the most significant structural work occurring between 2007-2008, focusing on both interior modernization and exterior maintenance.

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Risk rating

How 5426-5428 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
68th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 720 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
87%
No DBI
violation
13%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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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.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 82.3%
Moderate concern 11.9%
Severe concern 5.8%
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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