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1494 Funston Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1841017A 2 units · 2 fl · 1947

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 1494 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 1947
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 built1947
Total area2,500 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1841017A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Wong Kam So Trustee
Mailing address
1555 10th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 1494 Funston Avenue, located in San Francisco's Inner Sunset neighborhood, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1947 and currently owned by Wong Kam So Trustee. The property has undergone several significant improvements, most notably in 2021 when comprehensive renovations were completed in both the bathroom and kitchen areas, including new lighting installations that comply with current electrical codes. This work was accompanied by necessary updates to the building's plumbing and electrical systems, including the installation of new GFCI outlets and recessed lighting. In 2013, the building underwent repairs to address dry rot issues around a gavel window, involving the removal of stucco, window replacement, and restoration work, with permits showing proper remediation of this structural concern.

The property has experienced periodic issues with graffiti, particularly during the 2019-2024 period, with multiple incidents reported on or near the building, including both residential and pole-related graffiti. These cases have all been resolved through inspection and appropriate cleaning measures. There have been several reports of general street cleaning needs and abandoned items, including electronics disposal, though these were primarily related to public areas and not the building itself. A 2023 water service request resulted in a commitment to replace a hydrant, and there was one unfounded fire alarm activation reported with no injuries or actual fire. While most historical issues relate to exterior maintenance and neighborhood concerns rather than building-specific problems, the most recent significant interior improvements from 2021 demonstrate ongoing upkeep of the property.

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Risk rating

How 1494 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
90th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 149 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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Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 84.2%
Moderate concern 12.1%
Severe concern 3.8%
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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1494 Funston Ave event timeline

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2026
311 Request May 10
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