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230 Funston Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1421025 4 units · 3 fl · 1908

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 Inner Richmond
Above average
avg 0.9
4
FewerMore

This building has 4 novs (7y), above the Inner Richmond average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 230 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 1908
2 or more units
4 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
Units4
Floors3
Year built1908
Total area3,245 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1421025
Ownership

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

Owner name
Rutkowski James
Mailing address
230 Funston Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
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Initial analysis

230 Funston Avenue is a 4-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building located in the Inner Richmond neighborhood and constructed in 1908, currently owned by James Rutkowski. The property has experienced recurring maintenance and safety issues over the years, with the most recent significant concerns emerging in late 2024, including multiple complaints about no heating systems and a lobby door security issue reported in October-November 2024. Historical records show a pattern of building violations and complaints, particularly regarding safety systems and maintenance, including seven consecutive years of documented fire code violations between 2018-2024, with the latest being a sprinkler service violation issued in November 2024. The building has undergone various repairs and improvements over the years, including an electrical service conversion in 2003, and several routine inspections have identified issues such as mold/mildew problems in 2002, window hardware deficiencies, lead paint concerns, and the need for smoke detectors and proper fire safety equipment.

The property has faced multiple routine violations that were typically resolved within months, including requirements for handrails (2009), fire extinguishers (2003), and various safety system maintenance needs. More recent complaints indicate ongoing concerns with basic services such as heating in late 2024. While many historical violations have been abated, there remains a pattern of recurring safety system maintenance requirements, particularly regarding fire safety systems, as evidenced by the multiple fire code violation notices. The building's most recent documented fire-related issues, culminating in a new violation in November 2024, continue to underscore the importance of ongoing safety system maintenance. Recent 311 calls from 2024 have primarily concerned exterior maintenance issues such as garbage and debris management, though these are separate from building safety concerns.

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Risk rating

How 230 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
17th percentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 1430 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
65%
No DBI
violation
35%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 52.0%
Moderate concern 36.8%
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

230 Funston Ave event timeline

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

2024
DBI Complaint Nov 05
No heat
Housing Inspection Services
DBI ComplaintOct 31
No heat, lobby door no lock

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