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379-381 Monterey Blvd

Sunnyside, SF 94131 3118032 2 units · 2 fl · 1949

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Sunnyside — not a forecast
Above average
avg 1.9
8
FewerMore

This building has 8 novs (7y), above the Sunnyside average of 1.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 379-381 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 1949
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.

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 1949
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1949
Total area2,056 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3118032
Ownership

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

Mailing address
235 Sherwood Ln Alameda CA 94502
Last sale
June 08, 2022

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381 Monterey Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94131
379 Monterey Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94131
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Initial analysis

The two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building at 379-381 Monterey Blvd in Sunnyside, owned by Joshua Y & Yvonne A Wong, has a documented history of maintenance and safety concerns since its 1949 construction. Most recently, in March 2022, the building underwent non-structural siding repairs on the left side to address dry rot, costing $15,000. The property has experienced recurring issues with its rear stairway and deck, with multiple repairs documented between 2016 and 2019, including a December 2019 complaint that prompted repairs costing $3,000. Other significant maintenance work includes a 2012 re-roofing project ($4,000), a 2011 skylight repair due to a leak, and a 2013 gas houseline extension.

The building has faced several safety-related complaints and violations, particularly concerning lead paint hazards and structural elements. Notable incidents include a 2018 complaint regarding an inoperable stove/oven, multiple fire safety concerns between 2009 and 2020 regarding blocked exits and combustible materials (most of which were corrected), and several building violations related to paint hazards. Flooding incidents, vegetation maintenance issues, and stairway accessibility concerns have also been documented through complaints between 2013 and 2019. While the building's owners have generally responded to and rectified most issues, the property has experienced recurring problems with its exterior elements, particularly the rear stairway, deck, and siding, which have required multiple repairs and prompted several safety-related complaints over the years. Recent 311 calls in 2024 have primarily concerned external issues such as sidewalk defects, abandoned vehicles, and street cleaning matters.

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Risk rating

How 379-381 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
41stpercentile

Out of 129 buildings in this neighborhood, 76 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
66%
No DBI
violation
34%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

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 34%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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379-381 Monterey Blvd event timeline

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2022
Building Permit Mar 24
Remove left side dry-rot siding and install and paint new cement siding (around 500 sq ft). non-structural.
$9,500 · Complete

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