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5600 Fulton St

Outer Richmond, SF 94121 1675002I 2 units · 2 fl · 1926

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Outer Richmond — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 0.7
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Outer Richmond average of 0.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 5600 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.

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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1926
Total area3,611 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1675002I
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Shu Qiong & Wing Gan Liang 5600 Fulton St San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
June 16, 2017

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 5600 Fulton Street in San Francisco's Outer Richmond district is a 2-story flats and duplex structure built in 1926, currently owned by the Wing Gan Liang Living Trust. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the past few years, most notably a $30,000 window replacement project in 2019 that involved installing 25 new fiberglass sash windows, primarily on the street-facing side. The building had a notable series of violations in June 2008 related to safety concerns, including lack of handrails, heating issues, and egress obstructions, all of which were abated by December 2008. An 8606989 permit from 1986 indicates there was a period requiring the building to be brought into full compliance with codes. More recent concerns were raised in September 2019 regarding peeling paint on the exterior and woodwork.

The property's maintenance history includes various infrastructure works, such as sidewalk repairs in 2001 and electrical upgrades in 2008 (installing a furnace and switch). A notable tenant buyout occurred in August 2018, with two tenants receiving $31,992.40. The building has generated multiple 311 calls in recent months (October-November 2024), primarily related to abandoned vehicles and parking enforcement issues, though these are external to the building's condition. Recent structural maintenance concerns were reported and resolved by the Recreation and Park Department in February 2024. Two separate planning records show historic resource assessments and documentation of the 2019 window replacement project, both of which are marked closed.

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Risk rating

How 5600 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
91stpercentile

Out of 1040 buildings in this neighborhood, 94 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
92%
No DBI
violation
8%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Neighborhood location

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Notices of Violation, owner's portfolio

DBI NOVs across all buildings this owner is registered on — a signal of systemic maintenance issues across the portfolio.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 8%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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5600 Fulton St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jul 10
Not offensive
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Building PermitJun 30
1.convert 237 sqft uncond. to habotable space @1st flr main unit. 2. remodel guest suite @1st flr main unit, 3. remove main unit int. service stair & expand /remodel kitchen 4.relocate kitchenette, add main bedroom, bath & closet @ 2nd unit, 5.remove serv entry door & provide selective window work @

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