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1356-1358 Masonic Ave

Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights, SF 94117 1256031 2 units · 2 fl · 1911

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights
At or below average
avg 1.6
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights average of 1.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1356-1358 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 1911
2 or more units
2 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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1911
Total area3,100 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1256031
Ownership

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

Owner name
James K Nelson & Janet A Mi
Mailing address
Minar Janet Ann Trustee 727 Duboce Ave San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
030899

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1356 Masonic Ave, San Francisco, CA 94117
1358 Masonic Ave, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 1356-1358 Masonic Avenue, owned by James K Nelson and Janet A Mi, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1911 in the Buena Vista Park neighborhood. The property has undergone several maintenance and repair projects over the years, with the most significant recent work being a 2016 deck repair and sewer replacement completed in 2014. However, the building has a documented history of construction-related issues, particularly concerning water intrusion, which appears to have been a recurring problem between 2015-2018. Multiple complaints were filed during this period, including concerns about unpermitted work, water damage to neighboring properties, and potential foundation issues. Earlier maintenance history shows termite repairs in 1991 and a reroofing project in 1999, though there was a complaint about unpermitted reroofing in 2007.

More recently, the property has generated regular reports of parking violations and sidewalk maintenance issues, with multiple complaints about blocked driveways between 2022-2024. Sidewalk repair work was completed in May 2023 following a defect report, which was associated with utility coordination involving PG&E. The most recent complaints have primarily centered around parking enforcement and general street cleaning, with the last three incidents reported in 2023 involving garbage/debris and blocked driveways. While these recent issues are not directly related to the building's structural or maintenance concerns, they indicate ongoing challenges with property management and surrounding infrastructure.

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Risk rating

How 1356-1358 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

Grade A–B — Low risk

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Grade C — Moderate risk

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Grade D–F — High risk

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
63th percentile

Out of 351 buildings in this neighborhood, 130 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
83%
No DBI
violation
17%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Neighborhood location

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DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 70.0%
Moderate concern 16.1%
Severe concern 13.9%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months at each severity level. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1356-1358 Masonic Ave event timeline

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2026
311 Request Mar 07
Blocking driveway cite only
Parking Enforcement

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