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190 Funston Ave

Lake Street, SF 94118 1372023 15 units · 3 fl · 1926

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Lake Street
Above average
avg 0.6
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), above the Lake Street average of 0.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 190 Funston Ave 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
15 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM3
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
Units15
Floors3
Year built1926
Total area16,545 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1372023
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Steven Greenberg 1555 D Park Ave Emeryville CA 94608
Last sale
031920

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Initial analysis

190 Funston Avenue is a three-story, 15-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1926, currently owned by 190 Funston Associates LLC. The property has undergone several significant improvements in recent years, most notably a fire alarm system upgrade completed in July 2023 to comply with San Francisco Fire Code requirements, and the replacement of one of two leaking hot water storage tanks in April 2024. The building has seen substantial electrical and plumbing upgrades between 2014 and 2024, including comprehensive electrical rewiring projects in multiple units, backflow device replacements, and boiler maintenance issues that were promptly addressed through proper permits in 2018 and 2022.

The building's maintenance history shows regular upkeep, with several unit renovations completed, including the 2019 conversion of a studio unit to a one-bedroom unit (Unit 303). While there have been multiple fire safety-related complaints between 2006 and 2021 regarding alarm systems, fire escapes, and hazardous materials, most were promptly corrected under official supervision. The property has experienced recurring issues with garbage overflow in recent months (specifically between October 2024 and January 2025), which may indicate ongoing waste management challenges. Historical violations from 2003 and 2018 related to boiler permits and various safety requirements were abated, though one recent violation from October 2020 regarding combustible storage was also marked as abated. The building's infrastructure appears to be generally well-maintained, with recurring systems like the boiler receiving regular attention to maintain compliance with city regulations.

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Risk rating

How 190 Funston Ave'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
2th percentile

Out of 660 buildings in this neighborhood, 647 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
32%
No DBI
violation
68%
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.

Number of units

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

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 25.3%
Moderate concern 51.2%
Severe concern 23.5%
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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The story over time

190 Funston Ave event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint Jul 24
Date last observed: 23-jul-26; time last observed: last rain june 2026; floor: 2; unit: 205; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling water intrusion; water entering building; ; additional information: the street facing windows let water in when it rains. i've made complaints dating back to 3 years ago but have been consistnetly filing complaints since january. building management has confirmed the windows are no longer operational and need to be replaced but its' been five months and no replacement. ;
Housing Inspection Services
Fire ComplaintMar 12
Sprinkler/Standpipe Systems

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