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160 Monterey Blvd

Sunnyside, SF 94131 6769050 18 units · 2 fl · 1961

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over 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
9
FewerMore

This building has 9 novs (7y), above the Sunnyside average of 1.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 160 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 1961
2 or more units
18 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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 1961
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
Units18
Floors2
Year built1961
Total area8,876 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6769050
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Thomas J & Carol A Kelly 183 Sussex St San Francisco CA 94131
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The 18-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 160 Monterey Blvd in the Sunnyside neighborhood, owned by Kelly Thomas J&carol A Fam, was constructed in 1961 and has experienced several significant infrastructure and safety issues over recent years. Most notably, there have been recurring plumbing and water quality problems, with multiple complaints about discolored water (described as orange and rusty) reported between 2016-2024. The building has also faced systematic sewer issues, with three documented sewage back-up incidents from side sewer vents in 2024 and more maintenance work being done in late 2024 to address root obstruction and deterioration in the lower lateral line. A series of active building violations from September 2016 remain outstanding, including concerns about fire-rated ceiling repairs, storage/debris issues, and unpermitted plumbing work.

The property has a documented history of fire safety compliance challenges, with violations related to combustible materials, sleeping area requirements, and extinguisher maintenance in 2021 and 2017, though most were corrected promptly. Of particular concern is the recent sleeping area violation issued in November 2023. The building's maintenance record shows some positive developments, such as a roof replacement in 2006 and installation of a solar hot water system in 1983, though many repairs appear to be reactive rather than preventive. Recent 311 calls from 2024 have continued to document issues like garbage/debris concerns and a curb defect, while historical records show the building underwent a significant renovation following fire damage in 1987 and previously addressed compliance issues in 1985.

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Risk rating

How 160 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
7thpercentile

Out of 129 buildings in this neighborhood, 120 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
23%
No DBI
violation
77%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Neighborhood location

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Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 77%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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160 Monterey Blvd event timeline

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2025
Building Violation (NOV) Jul 29
Building violation
Make available a wrench or other shutoff tool adjacent to gas meters.
Building Violation (NOV)Jul 29
Building violation

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