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495-499 Monterey Blvd

Sunnyside, SF 94112 3117033 3 units · 2 fl · 1947

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

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.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 495-499 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 1947
2 or more units
3 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.

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 1947
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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1947
Total area2,532 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3117033
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Jackson Tom Hom & Mew Yee W 240 San Fernando Way San Francisco CA 94127
Last sale
February 01, 2008

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495 Monterey Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94112
499 Monterey Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94112
497 Monterey Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94112
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Initial analysis

The two-story multi-family residential building at 495-499 Monterey Boulevard, built in 1947, contains 3 residential units and has undergone several significant improvements and faced multiple challenges over its history. Most recently, in 2024, there have been multiple reports of garbage and debris near the property, as well as a pavement defect issue, though these were largely street-related matters. In terms of building improvements, the property has seen substantial maintenance work, including a $7,800 reroofing project in 2021 and a $5,000 siding replacement project in 2017 that enhanced the building's exterior appearance. A 2013 gas houseline extension was also completed, indicating some infrastructure modernization.

The building experienced significant maintenance issues in late 2003, when multiple violations were documented through housing inspections. These violations, which included inadequate lighting in public areas, an inoperable gas stove, plumbing problems, and the absence of smoke detectors, were all addressed and abated by October 2004. More recent history includes some controversy over a change of use for the commercial space, with a liquor store seeking to transition to a café in 2020, though this issue appears to have been resolved by early 2021. The property has maintained compliance with safety requirements since the 2003-2004 violations were addressed, with no new building violations recorded in recent years, and a single smoke detector activation incident was recorded as unintentional with no fire or injuries.

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Risk rating

How 495-499 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
12thpercentile

Out of 129 buildings in this neighborhood, 114 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
45%
No DBI
violation
55%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 55%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

495-499 Monterey Blvd event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jul 20
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building residential
311 RequestMay 04
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