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5450 Fulton St

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

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. 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.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

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.

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 1926
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
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).

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

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
12thpercentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 1980 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
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 risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 38%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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5450 Fulton St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jul 19
Parking on sidewalk
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311 RequestJun 13
Parking on sidewalk

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