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1015 Masonic Ave

Haight Ashbury, SF 94117 1223001 12 units · 3 fl · 1908

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Haight Ashbury — not a forecast
Above average
avg 1.7
33
FewerMore

This building has 33 novs (7y), above the Haight Ashbury average of 1.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1015 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 1908
2 or more units
12 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.

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 1908
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
Units12
Floors3
Year built1908
Total area8,064 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1223001
Ownership

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

Mailing address
325 Corey Wy #104 South San Francisco CA 94080
Last sale
September 26, 2002

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Initial analysis

The 12-unit, three-story multi-family residential building at 1015 Masonic Avenue in Haight Ashbury, built in 1908, has undergone significant recent renovations and faced several notable challenges. Most recently, Unit #5 received a substantial $18,000 kitchen renovation (completed in July 2024) including new cabinets, vinyl flooring, and quartz countertops, along with associated plumbing and electrical work. Previously, in 2023, there were multiple renovation attempts in Unit #11, including an unauthorized kitchen remodel that cost $35,000. The building had a serious rodent infestation issue reported in January 2024, with dead rodents and odors observed in the basement, which warrants concern about potential health and sanitation issues.

The property has a documented history of maintenance and safety compliance activities, including a completed soft-story retrofit in 2014 (required for seismic safety) and various fire safety upgrades. However, it has faced multiple violations and complaints in recent years, particularly in 2021-2022, related to building maintenance and safety systems, including issues with smoke detection, lead hazards, interior surfaces, and fire systems. These violations were officially abated by August 2022. The building's fire safety record shows multiple inspections with some requiring correction of conditions, though most recent fire-related complaints have been resolved promptly. There were two instances of fire damage repairs in 2005 (Units #4 and #8), and unauthorized renovation work has been a recurring issue, as evidenced by the 2023 complaint about unauthorized work in Unit #11. The property appears to be actively maintained, with recent investments in unit improvements and completion of mandatory safety upgrades, though the recent rodent infestation suggests ongoing pest management challenges.

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Risk rating

How 1015 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
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Out of 581 buildings in this neighborhood, 581 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
14%
No DBI
violation
86%
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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Notices of Violation (past 7 years)

DBI issued Notices of Violation at this address over the last 7 years — a direct record of code enforcement activity.

Number of units

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

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 86%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1015 Masonic Ave event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jul 18
Encampment
Encampment
311 RequestJul 16
Encampment

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