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478-480 Monterey Blvd

Sunnyside, SF 94127 3092021 3 units · 1 fl · 1955

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Sunnyside
At or below average
avg 1.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Sunnyside average of 1.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 478-480 Monterey Blvd 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 1955
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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
Units3
Floors1
Year built1955
Total area1,624 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3092021
Ownership

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

Owner name
Yip Fmly Tr
Mailing address
Yip Kevin C & Janet W Trust 1102 Creed St Milpitas CA 95035
Last sale
052918

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478 Monterey Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94127
480 Monterey Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94127
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Initial analysis

The property at 478-480 Monterey Blvd is a single-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1955, containing three units, and classified as Flat & Store 4 units or less. The building has undergone several significant improvements over the past decade, with the most substantial renovation occurring in 2017, when the kitchen and bathroom were remodeled at a cost of $35,000, including electrical upgrades and new plumbing features. Prior to this, major maintenance work was completed in 2015 with the reroofing project costing $8,200, and in 2013 a gas houseline extension was installed. A notable infrastructure improvement was made in 2008 with the replacement of underground sewer pipes and installation of a cleaning out under the sidewalk.

More recently, there have been some concerning issues emerging from the property's maintenance history. In January 2025, there was a sewage back-up discharge from the side sewer vent, which was resolved by the PUC - Sewer Operations. The property has experienced recurring issues with parking violations in the surrounding area, particularly regarding blocked driveways and sidewalk parking, with multiple citations issued between late 2022 and 2024. There was also an incident of vandalism involving a tree on the property reported and resolved in December 2022. The building's fire safety record shows one complaint from August 2020, which was determined to have no merit. While the property has had regular maintenance and improvements, the recent sewage issue and ongoing parking challenges in the vicinity may be of interest to potential tenants evaluating the property.

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Risk rating

How 478-480 Monterey Blvd'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
29th percentile

Out of 129 buildings in this neighborhood, 92 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
58%
No DBI
violation
42%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Neighborhood location

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

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

Neighborhood location

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 36.7%
Moderate concern 35.6%
Severe concern 27.7%
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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