1221 Masonic Ave, San Francisco, CA 94117

The 12-unit, 3-story building at 1221 Masonic Ave in Haight Ashbury, owned by Edwin Arthur Lee, was built in 1910 and has undergone several significant renovations and faced recurring maintenance challenges over the past decades. The building completed a critical seismic soft-story retrofit in 2016 (tier 3), demonstrating compliance with San Francisco's earthquake safety requirements. The property has experienced recurring boiler-related issues, with multiple complaints between 2013-2022 about operating permits, including a major interruption of heating in 2017 that required intervention from Housing Inspection Services.

Recent plumbing work includes backflow prevention system installations in 2022 and a new steam boiler installation in 2016. The building's safety systems have required ongoing attention, with multiple fire safety inspections revealing issues with extinguishers and alarm systems, though all were reportedly corrected promptly. The property has had historical challenges with basic services, including a period of no heat for 26 days in 2017, and multiple plumbing and heating complaints suggesting ongoing maintenance challenges.

Recent routine inspections (as of 2023) indicate that some issues may still require attention, though many historical violations have been resolved. The building has a documented history of various maintenance projects, including window replacements after fire damage in 2011 and reroofing work in 2005, indicating regular property upkeep. The recent 311 calls and complaints from late 2024 show typical urban street maintenance issues outside the property, while the most recent fire-related complaint from September 2024 regarding overcrowding was found to have no merit.