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1317-1321 Masonic Ave

Haight Ashbury, SF 94117 1255003 6 units · 3 fl · 1906

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Haight Ashbury — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.7
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Haight Ashbury average of 1.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1317-1321 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 1906
2 or more units
6 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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 1906
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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1906
Total area5,310 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1255003
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Po Box 590336 San Francisco CA 94159
Last sale
September 30, 2014

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1319 Masonic Ave, San Francisco, CA 94117
1321 Masonic Ave, San Francisco, CA 94117
1317 Masonic Ave, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The 6-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 1317-1321 Masonic Ave in the Haight Ashbury neighborhood, owned by Agnes And Tony Yeh LLC, has undergone several significant infrastructure improvements and faced various regulatory requirements since its construction in 1906. The most critical recent work involved a mandatory seismic retrofit soft-story improvement, which was initially permitted in 2017 but encountered multiple permit extensions and issues before finally being completed in late 2023, achieving compliance with San Francisco's Tier 3 requirements and receiving a Certificate of Final Completion. The building faced multiple code violations in 2003 regarding fire safety, security, and structural maintenance, including issues with fire extinguishers, the central alarm system, combustible storage, exterior door security, and a rear deck/porch repair requirement, though all these violations were abated by March 2003.

Recent maintenance work includes a 2023 boiler removal and historical records show a console heater replacement in 2014. The property has experienced routine housing inspections, with particular attention to fire safety systems, and has had several 311 calls in recent years primarily related to street cleaning and maintenance issues in the immediate vicinity, including reports of medical waste and garbage. While the most recent fire incident was an unintentional alarm system activation in 2021 with no injuries, the building's fire safety systems have required ongoing attention, as evidenced by historical violations and a 2021 fire complaint regarding alarm systems that was promptly corrected. The property has also been subject to regular tree maintenance requirements, with multiple reports filed between 2017 and 2024, indicating ongoing attention to the building's landscaping needs.

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Risk rating

How 1317-1321 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
32ndpercentile

Out of 581 buildings in this neighborhood, 395 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
61%
No DBI
violation
39%
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.

Number of units

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

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Director's hearing rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building rate of director's hearings across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 39%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

1317-1321 Masonic Ave event timeline

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2023
311 Request Sep 26
Medical waste
Needles
Plumbing PermitAug 23
Work category: 1p; remove one broiler.

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