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5450 Fulton St

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1673027 8 units · 2 fl · 1926

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. 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 5450 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 1926
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 built1926
Total area7,440 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1673027
Ownership

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

Owner name
Hwang Family Living Trust
Mailing address
Hwang Peter K & Chang Ju-ch 31 Temescal Ter San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The 8-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 5450 Fulton Street in the Central Richmond neighborhood, owned by the Hwang Family Living Trust, was constructed in 1926 and has undergone several significant improvements over the years. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2016-2017, which included the installation of new moment frames and shearwalls to meet seismic safety requirements, representing a $100,000 investment in building safety. Additional recent improvements include the installation of new laundry facilities in 2017, with associated plumbing and electrical work completed, though these permits have since expired.

The building has experienced several regulatory inspections and violations over its history, with the most serious issues occurring in 2002-2003, when multiple fire safety violations were recorded, including improper combustible storage and fire extinguisher issues. These violations were all abated by February 10, 2003. A subsequent routine inspection in 2012 raised concerns about inspection procedures and fire extinguisher maintenance, though these issues were also resolved relatively quickly. Between 2024-2025, there have been various 311 calls regarding the property and surrounding area, primarily related to graffiti, garbage, and debris issues, all of which have been addressed and closed by the relevant authorities. While these exterior maintenance issues have been relatively minor, they suggest ongoing vigilance is required for property upkeep. The building's most recent major structural work, the soft-story retrofit, indicates compliance with current seismic safety standards, though it's worth noting that some older permits (for roofing work in 2007 and 1992) are no longer active.

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Risk rating

How 5450 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
13th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 1958 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
62%
No DBI
violation
38%
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 42.0%
Moderate concern 46.8%
Severe concern 11.2%
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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The story over time

5450 Fulton St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 13
Parking on sidewalk
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestMay 22
Parking on sidewalk

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