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1216 Funston Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1738042 5 units · 3 fl · 1925

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 Sunset
At or below average
avg 1.1
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Sunset average of 1.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1216 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 1925
2 or more units
5 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
Units5
Floors3
Year built1925
Total area4,664 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1738042
Ownership

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

Owner name
Johnny T Ho Living Trust
Mailing address
Johnny T Ho Trustee 1736 Pacheco St San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale
061703

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Initial analysis

The three-story, five-unit multi-family residential building at 1216 Funston Avenue in the Inner Sunset district, owned by the Johnny T Ho Living Trust, has undergone several significant modifications and faced various regulatory requirements since its construction in 1925. Most notably, in 2024, the building has been engaged in demonstrating compliance with local fire alarm requirements, as evidenced by permits filed in October and November 2024, which may indicate ongoing efforts to maintain or upgrade fire safety systems. Earlier improvements to the property include substantial renovations in 2000 when ADA-compliant two bedrooms and a bathroom were added at the ground floor, along with separate living and laundry rooms, followed by reroofing work in 2003 costing $6,000, and staircase repairs in 1998.

The building's history includes a significant cluster of violations in 2001 related to lead paint hazards, garbage receptacle placement, and fire safety concerns, all of which were addressed and abated by July 2002. This resolution period included removal of damaged paint, proper placement of garbage receptacles, and addressing lead hazard concerns per the attached warnings. More recent building maintenance issues have been limited to external matters, including parking enforcement calls in 2020 and 2021, and an overgrown street tree complaint in 2021 which was scheduled for future attention under the city's StreetTreeSF program. The property's more recent history (post-2002) shows improved compliance with building regulations, with no active violations or complaints related to the building's interior conditions in recent years, though the 2024 fire alarm permit activity suggests ongoing attention to safety systems.

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Risk rating

How 1216 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
16th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 1254 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
60%
No DBI
violation
40%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 40.8%
Moderate concern 23.5%
Severe concern 35.7%
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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1216 Funston Ave event timeline

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

2025
Electrical Permit Jan 24
Remove non comply electrical circuit breakers to insurance compant approve devices
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