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637-639 Masonic Ave

North Panhandle, SF 94117 1187002E 2 units · 2 fl · 1917

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 North Panhandle
At or below average
avg 1.7
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the North Panhandle average of 1.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 637-639 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 1917
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 built1917
Total area3,110 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1187002E
Ownership

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

Owner name
Stdenny Steven & Semarapiki
Mailing address
385 Talbot Ave Apt 1 Pacifica CA 94044
Last sale
033121

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637 Masonic Ave, San Francisco, CA 94117
639 Masonic Ave, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

This two-unit residential building, located at 637-639 Masonic Avenue in the Park North neighborhood, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1917, currently owned by Stdenny Steven & Semarapiki. The property has undergone several significant renovations in recent years, with the most substantial work occurring between 2016-2020. This included comprehensive bathroom and kitchen remodels in both units, with particular focus on unit 639 where a tub was replaced with a shower and new plumbing fixtures were added. The electrical systems were also upgraded during these renovations, including a panel upgrade to 120 amps and installation of new circuits, lighting, and appliance connections. More recent work in 2020 involved a kitchen relocation project in the second floor unit, with associated electrical and plumbing work.

The building's maintenance history shows attention to necessary repairs, including addressing dry rot issues in 2020 and retrofitting three windows in the rear sunroom in 2016. The property has experienced some external issues in recent years, with multiple 311 calls recorded between 2023-2024 regarding graffiti, illegal parking, and sidewalk blockages, though most of these cases were resolved through normal channels. A notable incident is an open graffiti case from June 2024, described as "offensive" by DPW Ops Queue. The property's infrastructure appears to be well-maintained, with all major renovation permits marked as complete, though it's worth noting that the 1993 reroof permit has expired without any recent roof work on record.

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Risk rating

How 637-639 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
95th percentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 40 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
92%
No DBI
violation
8%
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.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

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 85.4%
Moderate concern 11.0%
Severe concern 3.6%
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

637-639 Masonic Ave event timeline

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

2020
Building Permit Nov 10
Revision to no plan pa# 202006299272: relocate kitchen in 2nd fl unit.
$15,000 · Complete
Plumbing PermitJul 29
Installing new shower pan.

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