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537 Monterey Blvd

Sunnyside, SF 94112 3116043 2 units · 2 fl · 1951

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. 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 537 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 1951
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1951
Total area2,000 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3116043
Ownership

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

Owner name
Rinaldi Daniel
Mailing address
537 Monterey Blvd San Francisco CA 94127
Last sale
050500

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Initial analysis

The property at 537 Monterey Boulevard is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in the Sunnyside neighborhood. Built in 1951 and owned by Daniel Rinaldi, this flats and duplex structure has undergone several significant maintenance and repair activities over the past few years, most notably concerning termite and fungus issues. In October 2022, the building required termite and fungus damage repairs at the base of the street-facing bay window soffit, following a termite report from October 2022. This followed earlier termite remediation work completed in May 2021, which addressed similar structural concerns at the side and rear of the building. The building's maintenance history also includes window replacement (10 vinyl windows) in 2000, reroofing work in 1998, and a gas line connection modification for a furnace change-out in 2018.

Historical complaints from 1996-1997 documented concerns about deteriorating wooden back stairs with safety hazards, though these issues appear to have been resolved. More recently, the property has experienced several minor street-related incidents typical for the area, including parking violations (with two sidewalk parking complaints in late 2023), graffiti incidents in 2023, and various tree maintenance issues reported through 311 calls in 2020. While these external incidents do not directly impact the building's internal conditions, they provide context about the property's immediate surroundings. The building's permit and complaint history suggests regular maintenance attention to structural issues, particularly regarding pest control, though most recent permits indicate these concerns may have been addressed.

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Risk rating

How 537 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
71th percentile

Out of 129 buildings in this neighborhood, 37 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
80%
No DBI
violation
20%
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.

Neighborhood location

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Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 82.9%
Moderate concern 12.8%
Severe concern 4.4%
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

537 Monterey Blvd event timeline

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

2022
Building Permit Oct 24
537-539 monterey blvd: termite report #22937 dated 10/03/2022. repair termite and fungus damage at base of bay window soffit. restuco in kind. street facing
$4,500 · Issued

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