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718-720 Monterey Blvd

Sunnyside, SF 94127 3095009 2 units · 2 fl · 1952

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Sunnyside — not a forecast
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 718-720 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 1952
2 or more units
2 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.

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 1952
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

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 built1952
Total area2,525 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3095009
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Kevin Chan & Frances F Lau, 169 Rae Ave San Francisco CA 94112
Last sale
April 24, 1998

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718 Monterey Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94127
720 Monterey Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94127
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Initial analysis

The two-unit, two-story residential building at 718-720 Monterey Boulevard in the Sunnyside neighborhood, owned by the Chan/lau Family Trust, has been standing since 1952 and has undergone several documented changes and faced various maintenance challenges over the years. The most recent significant issues pertain to sewer-related problems, with two documented sewage backup incidents through the 4-inch vent system in January 2022 and December 2023, though both were resolved through field intervention. A more recent concern involves a lifted sidewalk reported in May 2024, which remains under consideration by the Department of Public Works.

Looking back through the building's history, several notable events stand out: in the late 1990s, there were attempted improvements to add common laundry facilities, a half bath, and a workshop on the ground floor, with permits valued at $28,000, though the initial permit ultimately expired; dryrot repairs were completed in 1983. The property has experienced multiple environmental and maintenance concerns, including two environmental health complaints (in 2015 and 2017, the latter involving asbestos concerns), vegetation overgrowth issues (with outreach enforcement in 2015), and various street maintenance matters, including blocked sidewalks due to a Port-A-Potty in 2018 and shrubbery visibility concerns in 2016. Other incidents during this period included a general service request in 2018 that resulted in no findings.

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Risk rating

How 718-720 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

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
85thpercentile

Out of 129 buildings in this neighborhood, 19 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
84%
No DBI
violation
16%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Neighborhood location

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Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 16%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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