486 Funston Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118

The 12-unit, 3-story apartment building at 486 Funston Avenue in the Inner Richmond, owned by 486 Funston LLC and built in 1926, has undergone several significant renovations and faced multiple safety-related issues over the past two decades. Most notably, the building completed a substantial garage-to-dwelling unit conversion project in 2019-2021, adding three new units and modernizing the property at a cost of $290,000. The building achieved compliance with fire safety requirements through various improvements, including a mandatory fire alarm system replacement in 2021 (though noted to not meet current codes), installation of new fire sprinklers ($28,500), and upgrading the electrical system for fire safety.

A soft-story retrofit was completed in 2015 at a cost of $100,000, demonstrating structural seismic upgrades. Recent building history shows ongoing maintenance and safety improvements, including roofing work in 2022 ($30,000), new fire sprinklers in 2021, and multiple fire safety system upgrades. However, the property has faced several resident concerns, particularly during 2020, when complaints were filed regarding construction work blocking access to electrical breakers, rodent issues in back stairwells, and security concerns with a malfunctioning front door.

The building has experienced recurring elevator issues, with reports of prolonged outages in 2017, stalled elevator rescues in 2019, and multiple fire response calls related to elevator problems. Recent 311 calls from late 2024 indicate some ongoing maintenance concerns, including a collapsed sidewalk (reported October 2024) and various garbage/debris issues. While the building has had several fire safety violations over the years, records show that these were typically resolved promptly, though some recent fire system upgrades were noted to not meet current standards. The property maintains active compliance with major safety requirements, including the completed soft-story retrofit program, which is classified as Tier 3 with work completed and certification issued.