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1392 Funston Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1767024 6 units · 2 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
Above average
avg 1.1
14
FewerMore

This building has 14 novs (7y), above the Inner Sunset average of 1.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1392 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
6 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
Units6
Floors2
Year built1925
Total area5,550 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1767024
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mak Chris
Mailing address
1798 15th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
100617

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Initial analysis

The 1392 Funston Avenue property is a 2-story, 6-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1925, currently owned by Chris Mak. The building successfully completed its mandatory Tier 3 soft-story retrofit in 2017 at a cost of $70,000, bringing it into compliance with San Francisco's seismic safety requirements. The property has undergone several significant interior renovations since 2014, including substantial remodeling of apartments #2, #3, and #5, particularly focusing on kitchen and bathroom improvements, with permits issued and work completed between 2014-2018 totaling over $200,000. Of particular note is a recent issue with a rotten staircase reported in October 2024, which was abated by December 2024.

The building's maintenance history reveals past concerns with safety systems and habitability that have since been addressed. In 2002, violations were documented regarding stairs, fire safety equipment, garbage chute, fire escape, and window repair needs, which were all abated by July 23, 2002. A 2005 complaint highlighted faulty wiring and heating system failures, while a 2014 complaint documented unauthorized renovation work in units #2 and #4. Recent routine inspections in 2024 have shown some ongoing maintenance needs, including the aforementioned staircase issue. The property has maintained regular compliance with building and safety codes since addressing these earlier violations, though there have been multiple recent 311 calls (as recent as January 2025) related to external debris and maintenance issues in the immediate vicinity of the building.

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Risk rating

How 1392 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
14th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 1284 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
58%
No DBI
violation
42%
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.

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 39.8%
Moderate concern 27.9%
Severe concern 32.3%
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

1392 Funston Ave event timeline

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

2026
311 Request May 22
Blocking driveway cite tow
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestApr 03
Blocking driveway cite tow

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