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740 Monterey Blvd

Sunnyside, SF 94127 3095011 24 units · 2 fl · 1965

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Sunnyside
Above average
avg 1.9
23
FewerMore

This building has 23 novs (7y), above the Sunnyside average of 1.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 740 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 1965
2 or more units
24 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
Units24
Floors2
Year built1965
Total area17,646 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3095011
Ownership

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

Owner name
Scott R Frank 2009 Revoc Tr
Mailing address
Scott R Frank Trustee C/O Sc Properties 311 Ellsw San Mateo CA 94401
Last sale
030513

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Initial analysis

The 24-unit, 2-story apartment building at 740 Monterey Blvd in the Sunnyside neighborhood was constructed in 1965 and is currently owned by the Scott R Frank 2009 Revoc Tr. The property has undergone several significant improvements, including a completed soft-story retrofit in 2017 (Tier 3), reroofing in 2005, and various routine maintenance upgrades. Recent property challenges have included multiple safety and maintenance violations between 2022-2023, most notably concerning lead paint hazards that were finally abated in May 2023, and a sleeping area requirement violation issued in November 2023. The building experienced numerous fire safety violations in 2022, including issues with the alarm system, sprinkler system, extinguishers, and electrical systems, though most of these were corrected by October 2022. A security concern was noted in 2013 regarding deadbolt locks and sliding glass door security, and there was a significant maintenance issue that year involving exposed nails from removed carpet posing tripping hazards. The building has maintained compliance with mandatory retrofitting requirements, receiving a Certificate of Final Completion after its soft-story retrofit, and has generally addressed most violations promptly once cited. The surrounding area has experienced occasional issues with sidewalk parking and debris, as documented in recent 311 calls, though these are external to the building itself.

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Risk rating

How 740 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
0th percentile

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

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
13%
No DBI
violation
87%
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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 8.5%
Moderate concern 12.3%
Severe concern 79.2%
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

740 Monterey Blvd event timeline

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

2025
Building Violation (NOV) Sep 22 Serious
Building violation
Around the living room sliding door.
Building Violation (NOV)Sep 22
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