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129 Masonic Ave

Lone Mountain, SF 94118 1108002B 2 units · 2 fl · 1939

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 129 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 1939
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 built1939
Total area2,726 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1108002B
Ownership

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

Owner name
Deng, Henry W & Fanny H
Mailing address
129 Masonic Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
061298

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Other SF properties this owner holds, with risk grades for each.

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 129 Masonic Avenue, located in the Lone Mountain neighborhood, was constructed in 1939 and is currently owned by Henry W. and Fanny H. Deng. The property's documented history shows two significant structural improvements: a completed termite repair in 1995 involving 100 square feet of work on the front stucco and studs, and a reroofing project initiated in 1997, though records indicate this permit has since expired.

The building has experienced a notable pattern of graffiti incidents in recent years, with at least five documented cases between 2023 and 2024, including two instances of offensive graffiti in 2024 that affected both the building and the surrounding sidewalk area. There have also been recurring issues with garbage and debris on the property, with three separate reports of abandoned items in mid-2024, all of which were resolved. Other municipal service requests include a currently open illegal posting case from May 2024 and a resolved public works service request from January 2023 involving street light maintenance. The property has generated minimal parking-related complaints, with only a sidewalk parking violation in October 2024 that could not be verified by responding officers.

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Risk rating

How 129 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
50th percentile

Out of 519 buildings in this neighborhood, 260 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
85%
No DBI
violation
15%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 83.4%
Moderate concern 12.3%
Severe concern 4.3%
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

129 Masonic Ave event timeline

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

2024
311 Request May 31
Illegal postings - posted over 70 days
Posted Over 70 Days

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