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1385-1387 Masonic Ave

Haight Ashbury, SF 94117 1255017 3 units · 3 fl · 1900

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
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Haight Ashbury average of 1.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1385-1387 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 1900
2 or more units
3 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 1900
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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area3,590 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1255017
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Revocable Trust 2419 Franklin St San Francisco CA 94123
Last sale
July 01, 2004

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1385 Masonic Ave, San Francisco, CA 94117
1387 Masonic Ave, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The three-unit, three-story multi-family residential building at 1385-1387 Masonic Avenue in the Haight Ashbury neighborhood was constructed in 1900 and is owned by Emerson Cheung and Jennifer C. The building's maintenance and improvement history shows several significant events, with the most recent being an active complaint from July 2022 regarding old peeling paint that is still under investigation by Housing Inspection Services. Between 2000 and 2005, the building underwent various repairs and improvements, including termite and dry rot remediation (2000), multiple permit applications for garage conversion work (2005), and reroofing projects (2001), though some of these permits were ultimately cancelled or expired. A notable series of building violations was documented in January 2003, primarily addressing security and safety concerns such as rear stairs guardrail support, door reinforcement requirements, and gas utility shutoff tool provisions; these violations were abated by March 2003.

More recent developments include a rear yard variance approved for constructing a new staircase at the noncomplying 3-unit building, and numerous sanitation-related 311 calls between July and December 2024 concerning abandoned garbage and debris on the property, totaling at least eleven separate reports. These sanitation issues, all of which have been resolved, suggest ongoing challenges with waste management around the property. A sidewalk defect reported in December 2024 was also addressed and resolved. The building's inspection history shows regular monitoring, with routine inspections recorded in 1996, 2003, and 2008, though the most recent 2022 complaint regarding peeling paint suggests some maintenance issues have persisted.

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Risk rating

How 1385-1387 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
30thpercentile

Out of 581 buildings in this neighborhood, 407 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
59%
No DBI
violation
41%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 41%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1385-1387 Masonic Ave event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jul 11
Blocking driveway cite only
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestJun 16
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