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655-657 Masonic Ave

North Panhandle, SF 94117 1187003B 2 units · 3 fl · 1916

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
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the North Panhandle average of 1.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 655-657 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 1916
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
Floors3
Year built1916
Total area3,715 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1187003B
Ownership

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

Owner name
Campra Frances
Mailing address
718 Steiner St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
012615

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655 Masonic Ave, San Francisco, CA 94117
657 Masonic Ave, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 655-657 Masonic Avenue in the Park North neighborhood, constructed in 1916 and currently owned by Frances Campra, has a documented history of structural issues and violations, with the most significant event being a fire incident in 1991 that required repairs to the second-floor plaster and hardwood floors. In 1992-1993, there were maintenance activities addressing dry rot in the front entrance stucco wall and the installation of a fire-retardant deck with railings. More recently, in February 2017, a complaint was filed regarding unsafe stairs, though this issue was abated by March 2017.

The property has experienced recurring issues with sidewalk parking, with eight documented incidents between October 2023 and December 2024, though most violations could not be validated or resulted in only verbal warnings, with one citation issued in December 2023. There was also an incident of graffiti reported on the building in July 2024, which was not responded to by the Department of Public Works within the typical response timeframe. While the frequency of parking violations suggests ongoing challenges in the immediate vicinity, the building's major structural and safety issues appear to have been addressed promptly when they occurred, with no active violations or complaints recorded since March 2017.

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Risk rating

How 655-657 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
63th percentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 295 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
80%
No DBI
violation
20%
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.

Property class: multi-family flat

2–4 unit flats (class F) are a common SF building type with their own maintenance and complaint patterns.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 58.8%
Moderate concern 24.6%
Severe concern 16.6%
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

655-657 Masonic Ave event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Apr 20
Parking on sidewalk
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestJan 20
Garbage and debris

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