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1018-1022 Masonic Ave

Haight Ashbury, SF 94117 1222022 3 units · 3 fl · 1904

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Haight Ashbury — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.7
0
FewerMore

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

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1018-1022 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 1904
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1904
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors3
Year built1904
Total area5,040 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1222022
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Waldman Susan Diane Trustee 688 3Rd Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale

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1020 Masonic Ave, San Francisco, CA 94117
1022 Masonic Ave, San Francisco, CA 94117
1018 Masonic Ave, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 1018-1022 Masonic Ave in Haight Ashbury, constructed in 1904 and currently owned by the Susan Diane Waldman Trust, has undergone several significant maintenance updates over the years, with the most recent being a complete roof replacement in 2020 featuring a foam overlay. The property has faced multiple safety-related issues in the past, with routine inspections in 2003 and 2008 revealing several violations including the need for self-closing exterior doors, removal of combustible storage from ground-level rooms, water heater security requirements, and handrail repairs. These violations were ultimately abated, though some required additional notice and follow-up in 2008. A 2020 complaint regarding the building's abandoned appearance was filed but is no longer active.

Recent activity at the property has primarily consisted of external maintenance and public area concerns, particularly in 2024, with multiple reports of graffiti on the sidewalk and various street cleaning issues. Between January and September 2024, there were eight service requests related to graffiti removal, general cleaning, and parking enforcement, though most were promptly addressed and resolved. One parking enforcement request in September was responded to but could not be validated. While the building has maintained compliance with safety violations since 2008, the frequency of exterior maintenance issues and public space concerns has increased in recent years, particularly regarding graffiti and general street cleanliness.

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Risk rating

How 1018-1022 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
56thpercentile

Out of 581 buildings in this neighborhood, 256 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
71%
No DBI
violation
29%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Building age

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

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 29%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

1018-1022 Masonic Ave event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jul 13
Garbage and debris
human waste or urine
311 RequestApr 06
Garbage and debris

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