1227-1231 Masonic Ave, San Francisco, CA 94117

The three-story, 11-unit multifamily residential building at 1227-1231 Masonic Avenue in the Haight Ashbury neighborhood was constructed in 1905 and is currently owned by the Bierman 1991 Trust. The property has undergone several significant improvements over recent years, most notably a fire alarm system upgrade completed in August 2023 to comply with San Francisco fire code requirements, and a completed soft-story retrofit in 2018, demonstrating compliance with seismic safety requirements. The building has received regular maintenance attention, including the installation of heat pumps in 2022, sewer line repairs in 2014, and a reroofing project in 2015.

Historical issues from 2007 included multiple building code violations related to plumbing, stair repairs, interior surfaces, and fire safety, all of which were resolved within approximately two months, along with a fire escape ladder maintenance requirement. More recent fire safety concerns in 2024 resulted in a citation for the alarm system, while previous violations from 2021 regarding sprinklers/standpipes and extinguishers were corrected. The building's maintenance history shows attention to both structural and safety systems, with records indicating proper remediation of various plumbing issues, including comprehensive sewer line replacements in multiple units in 2014.

Recent tenant buyouts were recorded at this address, with one occurring in 2023 for $23,000 and another in 2016 for $25,000, though no additional buyouts are currently listed. The property's common areas are currently the subject of an active complaint filed in January 2024, and there have been multiple recent 311 calls (2024) regarding street cleaning and maintenance issues, though these appear to be primarily related to external public space rather than building-specific concerns. The building has completed its soft-story retrofit requirements and is classified as Tier 3, with a Certificate of Final Completion issued, indicating compliance with seismic safety improvements.