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55 Java St

Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights, SF 94117 2616037 4 units · 3 fl · 1902

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. 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 55 Java St 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 1902
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
Floors3
Year built1902
Total area5,420 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot2616037
Ownership

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

Owner name
Iverson Lee Todd & Tracy A
Mailing address
1500 Masonic Ave San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
102604

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1502 Masonic Ave, San Francisco, CA 94117
1504 Masonic Ave, San Francisco, CA 94117
55 Java St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1500 Masonic Ave, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 55 Java Street, owned by Iverson Lee Todd & Tracy A, was constructed in 1902 and contains 4 units. The property underwent significant improvements in 2014 following a physical inspection report (CC-7557), with comprehensive electrical upgrades including fire alarm systems installed throughout common areas, new wiring panels, and utility consolidations in the garage area. The building received major plumbing work during this period, and completed deck modifications and window replacements totaling $115,000 in improvements. A substantial exterior renovation occurred in 2010, involving repairs to back stairs and complete repainting of the building.

The building's maintenance history shows attention to safety systems, with the installation of a complete fire alarm system in 2014 and prompt response to any identified violations. A roof deck legalization permit was attempted in 2014 but was withdrawn. Three housing inspections from 1996, 2003, and 2009 were conducted, with the 2003 inspection resulting in multiple violations related to fire safety and security requirements, all of which were abated by March 2003. More recent activity in the area primarily consists of parking enforcement calls, with several reports of illegal parking and abandoned vehicles between 2024-2025. A minor fire alarm system activation occurred in 2015 with no injuries or actual fire. The building's maintenance and improvements appear to be regularly addressed, with no active housing violations on record.

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Risk rating

How 55 Java St'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
28th percentile

Out of 351 buildings in this neighborhood, 253 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
66%
No DBI
violation
34%
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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 56.2%
Moderate concern 18.6%
Severe concern 25.2%
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

55 Java St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Feb 10
Abandoned vehicle
Parking Enforcement

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