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700 Masonic Ave

North Panhandle, SF 94117 1197024A 6 units · 3 fl · 1914

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 700 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 1914
2 or more units
6 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1914
Total area5,805 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1197024A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Michael D & Susan E Brusato
Mailing address
Sutro Property Mgmt Po Box 885373 San Francisco CA 94188
Last sale
122817

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Initial analysis

The three-story, six-unit apartment building at 700 Masonic Avenue in the Park North neighborhood, owned by Michael D & Susan E Brusato, has undergone several significant improvements since its construction in 1914. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2017 at a cost of $95,000, bringing it into compliance with San Francisco's seismic safety requirements. The property has maintained regular infrastructure updates, including a sewer line and house trap replacement in 2009, a kitchen remodel in 2000, reroofing work in 1998, and boiler system upgrades in 2015. Recent maintenance activities include a house trap replacement in March 2023.

The building experienced several violations in 2017-2019, primarily related to safety equipment and maintenance issues, including problems with wood stairs, carbon monoxide alarm installation, and boiler permitting requirements, though all were subsequently abated. There have been routine housing inspections in 2000, 2005, and 2017, with no ongoing violations. Recent concerns primarily involve exterior maintenance, with multiple graffiti incidents reported between 2024 and surrounding sidewalks and poles, as well as some garbage and debris issues that have been addressed. The building's fire safety record shows several smoke detector activations and system malfunctions, but no actual fire incidents or civilian injuries have been reported. The most recent soft-story compliance status is "Work Complete, CFC Issued" under Tier 3 designation, indicating full compliance with local seismic safety requirements.

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Risk rating

How 700 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
31th percentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 550 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
66%
No DBI
violation
34%
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Property class: mixed-use w/ SFR

Mixed-use property including a single-family residential component.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 58.3%
Moderate concern 24.7%
Severe concern 17.0%
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

700 Masonic Ave event timeline

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

2026
Electrical Permit May 08
Witness test fee for existing electrical permit: e202604220479
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Electrical PermitApr 22
Online electrical permit: 60 of buildings of 6 dwelling units or less. replacement of the fire alarm system and installation of low frequency horns in the units. installation of a wireless radio communicator..

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