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486 Funston Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1532020 15 units · 4 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 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 486 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
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
Units15
Floors4
Year built1926
Total area15,688 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1532020
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Laurel Realty 294 29Th St San Francisco CA 94131
Last sale
022621

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Initial analysis

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.

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Risk rating

How 486 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
5th percentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 1637 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
39%
No DBI
violation
61%
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 42.9%
Moderate concern 49.5%
Severe concern 7.6%
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

486 Funston Ave event timeline

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

2026
Fire Complaint Jul 21
Alarm Systems
Fire ComplaintFeb 09
Alarm Systems

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