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1519 Funston Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1859A005 2 units · 2 fl · 1980

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 1519 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 1980
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1980
Total area3,600 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1859A005
Ownership

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

Owner name
Irene M Novak Revoc Tr
Mailing address
Novak Irene M Ttee 8 Mendosa Ave San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale
100695

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Initial analysis

1519 Funston Avenue is a two-unit multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Inner Sunset neighborhood. Built in 1980 and currently owned by Irene M Novak Revoc Tr, this two-story flats and duplex structure has undergone several significant improvements in recent years. Notably, in 2021, the property received a substantial upgrade with the installation of a 4.48 kW solar panel system consisting of 14 modules (320 watts each), along with a complete reroofing project costing $19,500. The building's history shows another roofing attempt from 1999, though this permit expired.

The property has experienced multiple parking-related incidents in recent years, particularly from late 2023 through 2024, with most cases involving vehicles blocking driveways or parking on sidewalks. During this period, there were at least six instances requiring parking enforcement, resulting in several citations being issued. Additionally, there were two reports of abandoned vehicles near the property in 2021-2022, both of which were resolved by towing. A routine building inspection request was logged in November 2023, which was transferred to the Department of Building Inspection for follow-up. The extensive documentation of parking violations suggests ongoing challenges with street parking management in the immediate vicinity, though these issues are external to the building itself.

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Risk rating

How 1519 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
74th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 388 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
87%
No DBI
violation
13%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Neighborhood location

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

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 68.0%
Moderate concern 24.2%
Severe concern 7.8%
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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The story over time

1519 Funston Ave event timeline

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

2021
DBI Complaint Jun 07
Roofing work done in unsafe manner. debris is being tossed into a dumpster from 3 stories above ground. debris is not being contained in a chute.1519 funston --- caller states that re-roofing project at this location is throwing roofing material and debris down from four stories above into an open truck bed, sometimes missing. caller states that this is a safety issued and should be addressed as soon as possible. caller complained to citadel contractor but so far no action has been taken. (311 sr 13909898)
Building Inspection Division
Building PermitApr 02
Reroofing.

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