1006-1010 Masonic Ave, San Francisco, CA 94117

The three-story multi-family residential building at 1006-1010 Masonic Ave in Haight Ashbury, owned by Christopher Calvar Kendrick, has undergone significant renovations and encountered several serious issues since its construction in 1904. The property suffered a major building fire in October 2019 that caused extensive damage across all units, leading to emergency interventions and subsequent vacancy. The building has remained under substantial renovation since then, with recent work including the installation of a new fire alarm system (April 2024), a new roof deck with stair penthouse for unit 1006 (filed October 2023), and comprehensive safety upgrades such as new fire sprinkler systems (June 2023) and rapid electrical improvements including a new 400-amp service (August 2024).

The building's infrastructure improvements have included substantial plumbing work covering multiple bathrooms, kitchens, and laundry facilities (May 2023), as well as heating system upgrades (June 2023). The property has experienced several compliance challenges, particularly following the 2019 fire incident, including violations related to vacant building maintenance (2020-2021) and fire safety issues (2022). Historical complaints show past concerns about heating systems (2012) and security features (2003), though these violations have been marked as not active.

Recent improvements suggest significant investment in both safety systems and living conditions, with multiple permits showing active construction and safety upgrades. The building's maintenance history shows attention to basic infrastructure, including water systems, heating, and electrical services, though the property's recent history as a vacant building and the circumstances surrounding the 2019 fire suggest previous periods of disrepair and minimal maintenance prior to the current renovation phase. The most recent significant tenant-related transaction was a buyout at 1010 Masonic Avenue in 2017 for $55,718.80.