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2222-2224 Mason St

North Beach, SF 94133 0052017 2 units · 2 fl · 1917

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 North Beach
At or below average
avg 2.1
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the North Beach average of 2.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2222-2224 Mason 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 1917
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NBEACH
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 built1917
Total area2,652 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0052017
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mang Faye Chih-Fei & Eric C
Mailing address
C/o Saxe Real Estate 1999 Van Ness Ave San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
071516

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2224 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94133
2222 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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AI summary

The two-unit residential building at 2222-2224 Mason Street in North Beach, owned by Mang Faye Chih-fei & Eric C, has undergone several significant changes since its construction in 1917. Most notably, in 2017, permits were filed for the addition of an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) on the first floor, including a bedroom, bathroom, study, and kitchen, with an estimated cost of $49,000. The building has experienced some maintenance issues over the years, including a sewage backup incident in February 2024 and a sewer repair to the house trap in 2013. Recent 311 calls in 2024 have primarily concerned street-level issues, including multiple reports of human waste/urine and parking violations, particularly between August and December 2024.

The property has a documented history of safety-related incidents, including one gas leak and several false fire alarms, though none resulted in civilian injuries. Historical permits show past improvements such as reroofing work in 2002, the installation of aluminum windows in 1986, and a withdrawn demolition request from 1998. The building's maintenance record shows regular attention to infrastructure, including a completed street space permit in 2012. Recent planning records indicate the successful approval of a variance to permit the addition of the new ADU at the ground floor, demonstrating compliance with local regulations.

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Risk rating

How 2222-2224 Mason 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
98th percentile

Out of 362 buildings in this neighborhood, 7 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
96%
No DBI
violation
4%
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.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 88.8%
Moderate concern 6.1%
Severe concern 5.0%
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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2222-2224 Mason St event timeline

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

2024
311 Request Feb 24
Sewage back up
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