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1415 Masonic Ave

Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights, SF 94117 1270001D 4 units · 2 fl · 1951

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
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights average of 1.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1415 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 1951
2 or more units
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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 built1951
Total area3,600 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1270001D
Ownership

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

Owner name
Robinson W David Rev Tr
Mailing address
42 Ross Rd Sausalito CA 94965
Last sale
071099

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Initial analysis

1415 Masonic Avenue is a 4-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1951, currently owned by Robinson W David Rev Tr and located in the Buena Vista Park neighborhood. The building experienced several significant structural and safety issues between 2002-2006, including the unauthorized addition of a basement unit with kitchen and bathroom facilities, which prompted enforcement action. Remedial work was conducted in 2003 to dismantle this unauthorized unit at a cost of $8,750. Subsequent repairs included water damage restoration in 2006 to sheetrock, sound board, and insulation in dining and living room areas (approximately 600 sqft) on the second floor, and replacement of decayed wood in walls, stairs, and the hallway (totaling $8,500 in repairs). Two routine housing inspections in 2009 and 2017 resulted in violations requiring fire safety improvements and documentation, though these were subsequently abated.

The building's maintenance history includes various repair work, such as stair/landing repairs at the rear in 1992 and basement laundry room modifications in 1998. The property has generated multiple parking enforcement complaints between 2018-2024, primarily regarding blocked driveways, with several citations issued. Recent activity includes a garbage and debris complaint in July 2024 that was resolved with no issues found, and a parking-related complaint in November 2023 regarding contractor towing rights. These recent incidents appear to be typical urban neighborhood issues and not directly related to building safety or maintenance concerns.

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Risk rating

How 1415 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
42th percentile

Out of 351 buildings in this neighborhood, 204 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
72%
No DBI
violation
28%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 60.8%
Moderate concern 22.0%
Severe concern 17.1%
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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The story over time

1415 Masonic Ave event timeline

Violations, complaints, fire incidents, permits, and buyouts — most recent records in order.

2025
311 Request Jul 12
Garbage and debris
other bagged boxed contained garbage

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