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429 Monterey Blvd

Sunnyside, SF 94112 3117047 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

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 429 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 1900
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 built1900
Total area1,666 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3117047
Ownership

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

Owner name
Modica Richard M
Mailing address
135 Rockridge Rd San Carlos CA 94070
Last sale
051217

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Initial analysis

The two-story multi-family residential building at 429 Monterey Blvd, located in the Sunnyside neighborhood, is a three-unit structure built in 1900 and currently owned by Richard M Modica. The property has undergone extensive renovations in recent years, with the most significant work occurring between 2022-2024, including complete kitchen and bathroom remodels, structural beam replacements, electrical upgrades (200-amp panel), and plumbing improvements including a new water main line and central heaters installation. Currently, there is a permit filed for construction of a new deck (16' x 9') on the top unit's rear yard. The building had a period of maintenance issues in 2010, resulting in multiple violations related to building repairs, including stairs, ceilings, walls, and weatherproofing, which were eventually abated by 2022.

Recent tenant concerns have been documented regarding construction noise and work hours in 2023, as well as parking issues involving construction vehicles. The property has maintained compliance with most building codes since addressing the 2010 violations, though there was an "illegal unit" complaint in 2021 that was marked as not active by December 2021. Multiple 311 calls in 2023-2024 primarily relate to parking enforcement and tree maintenance. The building's maintenance record shows regular attention to structural and safety improvements, with recent work focusing on modernizing electrical systems, updating plumbing infrastructure, and maintaining exterior elements like stairs and decks. Historical permits indicate previous work included reroofing in 1995 and a roof drying platform enclosure attempt in 1986, though the latter was withdrawn.

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Risk rating

How 429 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
37th percentile

Out of 129 buildings in this neighborhood, 81 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
63%
No DBI
violation
37%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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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.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 43.1%
Moderate concern 47.5%
Severe concern 9.5%
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

429 Monterey Blvd event timeline

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

2025
DBI Complaint Jun 02
Caller is reporting the property is doing work without a permit. (311 sr 101002011372)
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