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422-424 Funston Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1532030 2 units · 3 fl · 1920

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Inner Richmond — not a forecast
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 422-424 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 1920
2 or more units
2 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 1920
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
Units2
Floors3
Year built1920
Total area3,620 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1532030
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
4301 Townsend Ave Oakland CA 94602
Last sale

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424 Funston Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
422 Funston Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The three-story, two-unit multi-family residential building at 422-424 Funston Ave in the Inner Richmond district, owned by Lee Zinnia, has a history dating back to 1920. The property has undergone several significant electrical system upgrades in recent months, with two new Siemens 100-amp electrical panels installed in October 2024, following a documented history of electrical system concerns, including a complaint in 2007 about inadequate capacity for heating loads. The building has had consistent infrastructure maintenance, including exterior wood stair repairs in 2013 ($3,800), two reroofing projects (2002 and 1990, costing $5,500 and $4,000, respectively), and the installation of a replacement hydronic boiler with backflow prevention assembly in 2009.

Recent tenant activity includes two buyouts: one in July 2024 for $112,500 and another in October 2021 for $40,715.74. Historical maintenance issues were documented in January 2007, when both electrical and housing complaints were filed regarding heating, paint, windows, lighting, and mold problems, though these were abated within weeks. The building's electrical system has seen significant improvements in recent years, with an underground service conversion completed in 2003. The most recent 311 call from 2019 concerned an encampment issue near the property, which was resolved with area cleanup and removal. The building's maintenance history shows regular attention to infrastructure needs, particularly regarding electrical systems and roofing, though the age of the building (constructed in 1920) suggests ongoing maintenance requirements are to be expected.

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Risk rating

How 422-424 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
53rdpercentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 810 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
85%
No DBI
violation
15%
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.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Building age

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 15%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

422-424 Funston Ave event timeline

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

2025
Electrical Permit Nov 25
Solarapp+ approval: sa20250902-2454-340-10166-b - installing 10 roof-mounted solar pv modules, 430 watts per module, total no. of rating 4.3 kw. including 1 energy storage unit, of 240 vdc, 15 a, with 13.5 kwh each in capacity. revision to issued permit (#e202509035279
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Electrical PermitNov 25
Solarapp+ approval: sa20250902-2454-337-10166-b - installing 9 roof-mounted solar pv modules, 430 watts per module, total no. of rating 3.87 kw. including 1 energy storage unit, of 240 vdc, 15 a, with 13.5 kwh each in capacity. revision to issued permit #e202509025251;

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