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5508-5510 Fulton St

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1674006A 2 units · 2 fl · 1926

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 5508-5510 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
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 built1926
Total area3,130 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1674006A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Fong & Chan 2011 Revocable
Mailing address
Wilfred Fong, Trustee 5510 Fulton St San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
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5508 Fulton St, San Francisco, CA 94121
5510 Fulton St, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 5508-5510 Fulton Street in San Francisco's Central Richmond neighborhood has undergone several significant renovations and faced multiple maintenance challenges since its construction in 1926. The property, currently owned by Fong & Chan 2011 Revocable Trust, completed major improvements between 2003 and 2008, including kitchen and bathroom remodels in both units, electrical system upgrades, and a reroofing project. The most recent building improvements were completed in 2008, involving a bathroom remodel with associated plumbing and electrical work, while earlier renovations included substantial electrical work in 2004.

The building's history reveals several concerning safety and maintenance issues, particularly between 1999-2005, including plumbing problems (sewer issues in 2001), heating system concerns (furnace hazards and carbon monoxide venting issues in 1999), rodent infestations (2002), and fire safety violations (fireproofing issues in 2002). More recent 311 calls from 2021-2024 have primarily related to exterior maintenance matters, including garbage, debris, and parking issues, suggesting fewer interior problems in recent years. The last significant building permit activity occurred in 2008, with no major violations or complaints recorded in the past decade, though a fire complaint was filed in 2006 and closed in 2015 with a referral to the Department of Building Inspection.

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Risk rating

How 5508-5510 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
42th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 1305 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
84%
No DBI
violation
16%
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.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

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

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 81.6%
Moderate concern 12.0%
Severe concern 6.5%
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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5508-5510 Fulton St event timeline

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2024
311 Request Aug 06
Garbage and debris
furniture

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