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638-640 Funston Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1632008J 2 units · 2 fl · 1948

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. 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 638-640 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 1948
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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1948
Total area2,800 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1632008J
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lee Howard W & Helen S
Mailing address
Po Box 590246 San Francisco CA 94159
Last sale
092107

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640 Funston Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
638 Funston Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 638-640 Funston Avenue, owned by Howard W. and Helen S. Lee, is a two-story flats and duplex structure constructed in 1948 in San Francisco's Inner Richmond neighborhood. The building's maintenance record shows regular upkeep over the years, with significant work including a $9,000 reroofing project completed in 2007, window replacements in 2001, and a complete electrical service upgrade to underground (UG) in 2003. Earlier maintenance included dryrot repair to the building's front in 1992, though an earlier roofing permit from the same year expired without completion.

The property's most pressing recent concern was a sewage back-up discharge from the side sewer vent in September 2024, which was promptly resolved by the PUC - Sewer Operations team. While the building itself has received proper attention to major systems, the surrounding area has experienced various infrastructure challenges, particularly with sidewalks, as evidenced by multiple reports in 2019 and 2021 regarding lifted sidewalks likely caused by tree roots. There have been recurring issues with abandoned vehicles in the vicinity, with multiple reports between 2019 and 2023, though most were resolved promptly upon inspection. Other minor incidents in the area included illegal postings (2021), parking enforcement matters (2020), and occasional garbage issues in nearby park areas (2019). The building's documented history shows regular maintenance of major systems, though attention to exterior elements like the sidewalk has been required intermittently over the years.

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Risk rating

How 638-640 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
87th percentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 224 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
90%
No DBI
violation
10%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 80.1%
Moderate concern 13.3%
Severe concern 6.6%
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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