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1208 Funston Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1738044 2 units · 2 fl · 1938

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 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 1208 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 1938
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 built1938
Total area2,230 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1738044
Ownership

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

Owner name
Frank Family Trust
Mailing address
Gary L & Deborah N Frank Tt 226 28Th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
050898

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Initial analysis

The Frank Family Trust-owned duplex at 1208 Funston Avenue, situated in San Francisco's Inner Sunset neighborhood, is a two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1938. The property's documented history reveals relatively minimal activity over recent decades. The most significant recent building-related event was a street space permit issued in September 2017, valued at $1.00. In May 1987, there was a permit for work involving the cutting of curtain wall bases and the installation of concrete pack, though this permit ultimately expired without completion.

The building's external environment has experienced some maintenance issues, as evidenced by three reported incidents in recent years. In May 2017, there was an incident of offensive graffiti on a small signal light box, which was subsequently addressed by the SES Graffiti Crew. Later that year in November, there was a street cleaning sign that required attention due to being on the ground, which was resolved through the Department of Public Transportation's Sign Shop. The most recent external incident was in February 2020, involving graffiti on a fire police call box, which was closed as an administrative matter by Public Works. Additionally, there was one documented fire-related incident involving a smoke detector activation due to malfunction, though this did not result in any civilian injuries. While the building's documented issues have primarily been related to external elements rather than the structure itself, it's worth noting that the most recent documented incident was three years ago, and there have been no reported safety-related incidents directly involving the building's systems or structure.

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Risk rating

How 1208 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
71th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 433 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
86%
No DBI
violation
14%
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.

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 83.2%
Moderate concern 11.9%
Severe concern 4.9%
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

1208 Funston Ave event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit Jan 06
Re-roof with hot works. after tear off old roof, install app modified bitumen roof: torch down base, smooth mid plyand capsheet
$18,800 · Issued

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