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221 Masonic Ave

Lone Mountain, SF 94118 1109002B 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 221 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 area2,793 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1109002B
Ownership

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

Owner name
Garzoli Josh & Meyers Melis
Mailing address
221-223 Masonic Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
082718

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 221 Masonic Avenue in the Lone Mountain neighborhood was built in 1939 and is currently owned by Josh Garzoli and Melis Meyers. The property has undergone several significant maintenance and repair projects over the past 15 years, including a complete reroofing in 2022 costing $17,450 and a sewer line and house trap replacement in 2009. Notably, in May 2018, the building experienced a series of interconnected issues that led to multiple housing violations, including water damage, mold/mildew problems, and appliance repairs, all of which were addressed and abated by August 17, 2018. These violations were accompanied by a complaint about peeling paint and insufficient heat with electrical problems, though all these issues were resolved within three months.

More recent history shows ongoing maintenance of the property, with multiple 311 calls in 2024-2025 primarily related to graffiti on and around the building, though these cost the owners nothing and were generally addressed by city services. The property's maintenance record shows regular investment in upkeep, with particular attention to roofing and structural elements, including a 2018 repair of the roof deck using pressure-treated wood. While the building experienced significant issues in 2018, there have been no documented housing violations or major repair issues in the past five years, suggesting improved building conditions since the earlier problems were resolved.

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Risk rating

How 221 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
66th percentile

Out of 519 buildings in this neighborhood, 176 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
87%
No DBI
violation
13%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

Notices of Violation, owner's portfolio

DBI NOVs across all buildings this owner is registered on — a signal of systemic maintenance issues across the portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 81.9%
Moderate concern 14.1%
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

221 Masonic Ave event timeline

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

2023
311 Request Jun 16
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