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1616 Funston Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1931033 2 units · 2 fl · 1983

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Inner Sunset — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.1
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Sunset average of 1.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1616 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 1983
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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1983
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
May be covered by AB 1482. The building is old enough for the statewide rent cap (5% + regional CPI, capped at 10% per year) and just-cause protection after 12 months of tenancy.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1983
Total area4,446 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1931033
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
James Tam, Ttee 103 Flying Cloud Isle Foster City CA 94404
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 1616 Funston Avenue, owned by the Tam Family Trust, is a two-story flats/duplex structure built in 1983 in the Inner Sunset neighborhood. The building's maintenance history reveals some significant events, most notably a serious issue with the rear cantilever wood deck in 2020-2021. This situation began with a complaint filed in November 2020 regarding unpermitted repairs to the deck that allegedly compromised its structural integrity. The matter was addressed when the property owner obtained a proper building permit in March 2021, costing $25,000, to repair the rotted cantilever wood deck, with the violation being officially abated in June 2021.

More recently, there have been several infrastructure and maintenance issues reported in 2024, including water-related incidents (a water leak and flooding), and multiple parking enforcement calls regarding vehicles blocking driveways, with citations issued in September 2023 and March 2024. A tree maintenance request was filed in July 2024 concerning an overgrown tree near communication lines, though this was ultimately addressed under the city's scheduled maintenance plan. While these issues have been resolved, they indicate ongoing maintenance and access challenges in the vicinity of the property. The building's records show three main addresses listed: 1616 Funston Avenue, 1618 Funston Avenue, and 1616-18 Funston Avenue, with the most recent planning record related to the deck repair violation being in March 2021.

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Risk rating

How 1616 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
60thpercentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 597 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
85%
No DBI
violation
15%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

DBI complaints, owner's portfolio

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

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 15%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

1616 Funston Ave event timeline

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

2021
Building Permit Mar 22
To comply with nov# 202065351. repair (e) rotted cantilever wood deck.
$25,000 · Complete

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