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696 Monterey Blvd

Sunnyside, SF 94127 3094028 4 units · 2 fl · 1925

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 696 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 1925
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 built1925
Total area3,696 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3094028
Ownership

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

Owner name
Churk Loong Llc
Mailing address
1669 Washington St San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
051905

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Initial analysis

The two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building located at 696 Monterey Blvd in Sunnyside, currently owned by Churk Loong Llc, has a documented history dating back to its 1925 construction. Recent major maintenance was performed in 2022 with a $20,000 re-roofing project, following a similar roofing effort from 2001 that expired. Significant plumbing work was completed in 2013, including sewer line repairs and the installation of a Goslyn GRD system for a work station and rinse station. The building experienced one fire complaint in September 2016, which was resolved within three weeks, and has recorded multiple false alarm incidents between 2016 and 2017, though none resulted in civilian injuries.

The property has generated several 311 calls in recent months (2024-2025), primarily related to street and sidewalk issues including litter, debris, and lighting problems. Of particular note is an ongoing situation with tree roots lifting the sidewalk, which has been accepted for investigation. The building's recent history shows no major safety violations or incidents directly affecting residents, though the false fire alarms and occasional plumbing work suggest some system maintenance challenges. The property has maintained its commercial space historically as evidenced by the 1989 awning installation for a front restaurant, though no recent commercial enhancements are on record.

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Risk rating

How 696 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
20th percentile

Out of 129 buildings in this neighborhood, 103 are predicted to be safer.

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

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 47.8%
Moderate concern 26.5%
Severe concern 25.7%
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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The story over time

696 Monterey Blvd event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 14
Garbage and debris
other loose garbage debris yard waste
311 RequestJun 14
Garbage and debris

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