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1350-1352 Masonic Ave

Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights, SF 94117 1256032 2 units · 2 fl · 1937

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 1350-1352 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 1937
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 built1937
Total area3,050 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1256032
Ownership

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

Owner name
Fontana Paul G & Diane
Mailing address
1350-1352 Masonic Ave San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
101697

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1350 Masonic Ave, San Francisco, CA 94117
1352 Masonic Ave, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 1350-1352 Masonic Avenue, owned by Paul G. and Diane Fontana, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1937 in the Buena Vista Park neighborhood. The property has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the past decades, with the most recent being a $17,500 reroofing project completed in 2017. Previous major repairs include a water-related investigation and window replacements in 2009, deck replacement in 2012, and window updates in 2008, with some issues arising from unpermitted work that required resolution through official complaints. Notably, in 2011-2012, there were housing-related complaints regarding deteriorating stairs, debris accumulation, and concerns about plumbing systems including water heater and gas line connections, though these issues were eventually abated. The building's plumbing infrastructure has seen attention as well, with a completed permit for house trap replacement in November 2009, and some concerns regarding water heater systems were addressed between February and June 2012. The property's maintenance history shows regular upkeep and addressing of various structural and safety concerns, with most issues being resolved through appropriate channels, though some incidents required official intervention due to unpermitted work.

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Risk rating

How 1350-1352 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
79th percentile

Out of 351 buildings in this neighborhood, 74 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
86%
No DBI
violation
14%
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 72.5%
Moderate concern 14.9%
Severe concern 12.6%
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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