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425 Monterey Blvd

Sunnyside, SF 94112 3117049A 3 units · 2 fl · 1908

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. 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
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Sunnyside average of 1.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 425 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 1908
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.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors2
Year built1908
Total area1,310 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot3117049A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Chu Seak Hoi & Vong Ut Hong
Mailing address
425 Monterey Blvd San Francisco CA 94127
Last sale
111003

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Multiple entrances & addresses

Included addresses

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425 Monterey Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94112
425 B Monterey Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94112
425 A Monterey Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94112
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Initial analysis

The property at 425 Monterey Boulevard in Sunnyside is a 2-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1908, containing 3 units with a storefront, currently owned by Chu Seak Hoi & Vong Ut Hong. The building has undergone several significant changes and faced multiple regulatory challenges over the years. Notably, there was a substantial period of concerns regarding building conditions in 2000-2001, including multiple housing code violations related to security, heating, electrical systems, and window repairs, all of which were ultimately abated by January 2001. During this time, there were serious habitability concerns documented, including inadequate heating, security issues, and various maintenance problems in the units.

In more recent years, the building has undergone less contentious modifications, with work in 2018 focusing on obtaining final inspections for previously approved permits, including the legalization of a rear exterior door modification. There have been several significant complaints regarding unauthorized conversions between commercial and residential spaces, including a 2014 complaint about illegal conversion of ground floor space and a 2001 complaint about unpermitted construction work, though these cases were marked as not active. The property recently experienced multiple parking enforcement issues in 2023-2024, with several reports of sidewalk parking violations, though these are more related to public space management than building conditions. The commercial space portion of the property has been subject to various complaints and regulatory scrutiny, including a 2018 complaint about a vacant storefront and a historical complaint in 2000 regarding a dog training/boarding business in a residential area. A tenant buyout was recorded in June 2018 for $26,000, involving one tenant.

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Risk rating

How 425 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
16th percentile

Out of 129 buildings in this neighborhood, 108 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
51%
No DBI
violation
49%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Neighborhood location

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Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

Neighborhood location

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 41.9%
Moderate concern 36.3%
Severe concern 21.7%
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

425 Monterey Blvd event timeline

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

2026
311 Request May 05
Not offensive
building residential
311 RequestApr 23
Parking on sidewalk

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