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1308 Masonic Ave

Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights, SF 94117 1256042 4 units · 2 fl · 1895

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 1308 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 1895
2 or more units
4 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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1895
Total area3,330 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1256042
Ownership

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

Owner name
Meislin 1999 Family Trust
Mailing address
Kenneth & Vera Meislin Trs P.O. Box 489 Mill Valley CA 94942
Last sale
022495

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Initial analysis

The two-story multi-family residential building at 1308 Masonic Avenue in Buena Vista Park, owned by the Meislin 1999 Family Trust, was constructed in 1895 and contains 4 units. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the past decade, with the most recent notable work being a $24,000 reroofing project completed in 2022 and a $100,000 soft-story upgrade in 2021 to enhance seismic safety. In 2014-2016, substantial renovations were performed in Unit #3, including a kitchen and bathroom remodel, along with comprehensive electrical and plumbing updates. There was an attempt to add a new unit in 2016, which was ultimately withdrawn, along with associated variances. Historical records show the building has addressed various maintenance issues, including dry rot repairs in the 1990s and skylight/window installations in 2014.

The property had some safety and maintenance concerns in the early 2000s, including fire escape maintenance and security device requirements, though all these violations were promptly abated by March 2003. Recent 311 calls from 2024 primarily relate to street maintenance and parking issues, with some ongoing concerns about sidewalk tree root damage and pavement defects. While there have been several code-related inquiries and service requests in 2024, these are mostly routine issues such as waste management, parking enforcement, and noise complaints, suggesting the building's major systems have been properly maintained in recent years. The most recent building-related permits indicate regular upkeep and modernization efforts, with particular attention to seismic safety and unit maintenance.

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Risk rating

How 1308 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
88th percentile

Out of 351 buildings in this neighborhood, 42 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
88%
No DBI
violation
12%
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.

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

Notices of Violation, owner's portfolio

DBI NOVs across all buildings this owner is registered on — a signal of systemic maintenance issues across the portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 76.4%
Moderate concern 18.5%
Severe concern 5.1%
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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1308 Masonic Ave event timeline

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2025
311 Request Jul 29
Garbage and debris
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