1409 Masonic Ave, San Francisco, CA 94117

The two-story, 4-unit multi-family residential building at 1409 Masonic Ave in the Buena Vista Park neighborhood, owned by Kwan Henry S & Vicky L, has undergone significant improvements and maintenance since its construction in 1952. The most recent major work includes the installation of a comprehensive fire sprinkler system throughout the building ($18,462) and related plumbing adjustments ($1.00) in 2024, with an additional kitchen remodel currently in progress on the ground floor ($1.00).

The building has received consistent updates to maintain safety and compliance, including the legalization of a ground floor room as the 5th apartment in 2017, comprehensive reroofing in 2021 ($12,000), and various unit-specific renovations. Historically, the building has experienced some safety-related issues that were addressed in 2003-2004, including stair repairs and fire safety improvements such as installing fire extinguishers and removing combustible storage from the garage. These violations were all successfully abated by April 2004.

The property has undergone multiple unit renovations over the years, including kitchen remodeling in units 1, 3, and 4 (2005) and bathroom upgrades (2010-2014). More recent infrastructure improvements focus on safety systems, particularly the fire sprinkler installation, which represents the building's commitment to maintaining modern safety standards. The building's maintenance history shows regular upkeep, with particular attention to fire safety system installations and unit renovations, with no active violations or complaints on record since 2004.