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725 Monterey Blvd

Sunnyside, SF 94112 3114050 11 units · 3 fl · 1958

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
15
FewerMore

This building has 15 novs (7y), above the Sunnyside average of 1.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 725 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 1958
2 or more units
11 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.

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 1958
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
Units11
Floors3
Year built1958
Total area8,240 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3114050
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Joseph R & Suzette Anne Sut 4444 Geary Blvd San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
012899

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Initial analysis

The 11-unit, 3-story apartment building at 725 Monterey Blvd in Sunnyside, built in 1958 and currently owned by 725 Monterey LLC, has undergone several significant renovations and repairs over the past few years, with particular attention to safety and infrastructure improvements. The property completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2019 (Tier 4) to enhance seismic safety, which included steel beam installation and associated structural modifications costing $80,000. More recent improvements include a major electrical upgrade in December 2023 with a new 200-amp service and ten unit meters, as well as a new hot water boiler and storage tank installation in early 2023, demonstrating ongoing investment in building systems maintenance.

The building has faced some maintenance challenges, most notably in 2019 when violations were issued regarding severe corrosion at the rear garage overhead beam and dry rot at support members, though these issues were abated by February 2020. Historical records show regular maintenance activities including window replacements, roofing work, and plumbing improvements. Routine housing inspections have generally been uneventful, with most violations being promptly addressed. The property has experienced typical urban issues as documented in 311 calls, primarily related to parking violations and street maintenance, though these are external to the building itself. A minor fire complaint regarding extinguishers was resolved in 2017, and there was one alarm system malfunction incident recorded but no civilian injuries were reported.

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Risk rating

How 725 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
6th percentile

Out of 129 buildings in this neighborhood, 121 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
20%
No DBI
violation
80%
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 8.2%
Moderate concern 19.8%
Severe concern 72.0%
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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725 Monterey Blvd event timeline

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2026
Building Permit Jan 05
Change of as builts. ref pa #202503252957
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