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160 Monterey Blvd

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

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Sunnyside
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.

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).

Owner name
Kelly Thomas J&Carol A Fam
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

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
8th percentile

Out of 129 buildings in this neighborhood, 119 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
23%
No DBI
violation
77%
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.

Number of units

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

Neighborhood location

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

Building size

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 9.0%
Moderate concern 39.3%
Severe concern 51.7%
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

160 Monterey Blvd event timeline

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

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
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