1015 Masonic Ave, San Francisco, CA 94117

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.