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226 Funston Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1421026 4 units · 2 fl · 1927

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
At or below average
avg 0.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Richmond average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 226 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 1927
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
Floors2
Year built1927
Total area3,850 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1421026
Ownership

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

Owner name
Maragoulas Phillip J & Ther
Mailing address
Phillip J Maragoulas 6811 California St San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
120204

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Initial analysis

226 Funston Avenue is a two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1927, currently owned by Phillip J & Ther Maragoulas. The building's maintenance history reveals several significant concerns, particularly regarding safety and environmental conditions. Notable issues arose in 2020, when multiple complaints were filed regarding construction work, with concerns about improper containment of construction debris and potential lead paint exposure. These complaints, along with previous reports of broken and rotted windows causing mold issues in 2020, were eventually resolved. In 2017, the building underwent an annual routine safety inspection that revealed multiple violations, including the need for smoke detectors, carbon monoxide alarms, and proper fire safety equipment, though these were all abated by May 2018. Historical records show foundation work was performed in 2006, and electrical service upgrades were completed in 2003.

The property has also experienced recurring issues with parking enforcement, as evidenced by multiple citations for blocked driveways in 2023, though these are external to the building's condition. Environmental health and street cleaning matters have been periodically addressed near the property, including reports of medical waste that was investigated but not confirmed by authorities in 2018. While many historical violations and complaints have been resolved through proper channels, the building's record shows a pattern of maintenance and safety compliance issues that required intervention from city agencies over the past two decades.

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Risk rating

How 226 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
10th percentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 1551 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
55%
No DBI
violation
45%
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 size

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 45.4%
Moderate concern 35.8%
Severe concern 18.8%
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

226 Funston Ave event timeline

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

2020
DBI Complaint Aug 21
Owner of bldg is removing paint himself on the exterior. neighbors have high concern being he is using a hot gun torch to remove chipping paint and the area is not contained leaving everything to blow everywhere - concerns of lead.
Housing Inspection Services
DBI ComplaintJul 06
226 funston avenue --- caller reporting in a multi-unit building doing construction for several days now. the owner of the building is with art sign at 415-285-3585. stated they are exposing neighbors to chemicals, possible lead paint because they are not containing their construction debris. please send out an inspector. (311 sr#12616875)

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