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554 Monterey Blvd

Sunnyside, SF 94127 3093010 4 units · 2 fl · 1960

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Sunnyside
Above average
avg 1.9
6
FewerMore

This building has 6 novs (7y), above the Sunnyside average of 1.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 554 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 1960
2 or more units
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC1
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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1960
Total area2,696 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3093010
Ownership

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

Owner name
Bagatelos Michael
Mailing address
Fudym Boris & Bella 2423 27Th Ave San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale
062019

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Initial analysis

The 4-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 554 Monterey Boulevard in Sunnyside, owned by Michael Bagatelos, has experienced several significant incidents and maintenance issues in recent years, most notably a fire in October 2024 that resulted in substantial damage and triggered multiple emergency responses. As of late 2024, the building is undergoing repairs to the garage and common areas following fire damage, with associated electrical work and drywall installation, along with a gas pressure test for PG&E to restore service. The property has a concerning pattern of sewer-related issues, with multiple sewage backup incidents recorded in 2024-2025, including recent cases in November 2024. The building has undergone several structural and safety improvements over the years, including garage light installations, sewer line replacement (2007), and various tenant buyouts totaling $65,000 between 2021-2024.

Historical records show recurring maintenance challenges, particularly in 2021, when multiple complaints were filed about plumbing issues, including a loose toilet and water intrusions. Earlier violations from 2001 and 2003 indicate past concerns about fire safety measures, including gas meter instructions, fire extinguisher requirements, and smoke detector functionality, though these violations were subsequently abated. The building's maintenance history includes routine inspections and work such as reroofing (2000), though some permits, like the roofing work, are now expired. More recent inspections and complaints suggest ongoing building system challenges, with active complaints filed in late 2024 regarding heat system failures and extensive building damage. The property's documentation indicates regular interaction with housing inspection services, with most historical violations being resolved through appropriate corrective actions, though the pattern of recent sewer issues and building system failures raises concerns about current maintenance conditions.

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Risk rating

How 554 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
15th percentile

Out of 129 buildings in this neighborhood, 110 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
48%
No DBI
violation
52%
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.

Neighborhood location

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

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 32.3%
Moderate concern 24.4%
Severe concern 43.3%
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

554 Monterey Blvd event timeline

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

2025
Plumbing Permit Mar 03
Work category: 1p; gas test. pink tag for unit#4
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