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178-180 Monterey Blvd

Sunnyside, SF 94131 6769024 2 units · 3 fl · 1979

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 178-180 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 1979
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors3
Year built1979
Total area4,425 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6769024
Ownership

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

Owner name
Wong Joan M
Mailing address
180 Monterey Blvd San Francisco CA 94131
Last sale
060398

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180 Monterey Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94131
178 Monterey Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94131
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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 178-180 Monterey Blvd in Sunnyside, owned by Joan M Wong, was constructed in 1979 and contains two units. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the past two decades, with the most recent substantial work centered around a comprehensive kitchen remodel initiated in 2022-2024, involving electrical and plumbing updates, new fixtures, cabinets, counters, and flooring, with costs exceeding $36,000. Earlier major maintenance work included window and door replacements (2005) to meet egress requirements, deck repairs due to dry rot (2008), and a complete reroofing (2004). The building's systems have been regularly maintained and updated, as evidenced by proper permitting for all major works, including electrical and plumbing updates associated with the kitchen remodel.

In addition to the building improvements, there has been a notable pattern of parking enforcement issues around the property, particularly regarding driveway blockages. From March 2024 to November 2024, there were multiple calls to parking enforcement, with ten documented incidents of vehicles blocking driveways, resulting in several citations being issued. These parking issues, while not directly related to the building's condition, do impact accessibility to the property. There was one recorded case of garbage and debris concerns in September 2024, though this was promptly resolved. The building's maintenance record shows regular upkeep and modernization efforts, with no documented safety violations or major maintenance issues in recent years beyond the routine improvements and repairs.

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Risk rating

How 178-180 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
83th percentile

Out of 129 buildings in this neighborhood, 22 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
84%
No DBI
violation
16%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Neighborhood location

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

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 88.0%
Moderate concern 8.0%
Severe concern 4.0%
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

178-180 Monterey Blvd event timeline

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

2024
Electrical Permit Jul 08
Kitchen remodel
Complete
Plumbing PermitMay 24
Work category: 1p; kitchen sink existing location and ice maker box.

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