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101-103 Masonic Ave

Lone Mountain, SF 94118 1108001A 2 units · 2 fl · 1958

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 Lone Mountain
At or below average
avg 0.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Lone Mountain average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 101-103 Masonic Ave 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 1958
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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1958
Total area2,726 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1108001A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lam Fmly Tr
Mailing address
Lam Kai Pooi Ttee 101 Masonic Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
043003

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101 Masonic Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
103 Masonic Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 101-103 Masonic Ave in the Lone Mountain neighborhood is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1958 and currently owned by the Lam Family Trust. The building's maintenance history shows several significant infrastructure upgrades, including sewer lateral replacements in 2014 (40 feet) and 2013 (16 feet with house trap), indicating attention to critical plumbing systems. Earlier improvements included window installations in 1988 and 1985, and reroofing work in 1999, though these permits have since expired.

More recent building activity has been concentrated in the street space, with two permits issued in 2009 and 2017, each costing $1. The property has experienced a series of street-related issues in 2024, with multiple 311 calls regarding garbage and debris, illegal postings, and graffiti on public property, though these were primarily external to the building itself. The building's fire alarm system has experienced several unintentional activations, all of which occurred without any associated injuries or actual fires. These incidents, along with the 2024 street maintenance issues, suggest a building that is generally well-maintained from a structural standpoint, though experiencing some environmental challenges related to its urban location and building system testing.

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Risk rating

How 101-103 Masonic Ave'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
67th percentile

Out of 519 buildings in this neighborhood, 171 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
88%
No DBI
violation
12%
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.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 83.0%
Moderate concern 12.3%
Severe concern 4.7%
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

101-103 Masonic Ave event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Apr 10
Garbage and debris
city garbage can overflowing
311 RequestFeb 07
Garbage and debris

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