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2244-2250 Mason St

North Beach, SF 94133 0052021 6 units · 3 fl · 1912

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in North Beach — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 2.2
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the North Beach average of 2.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2244-2250 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 1912
2 or more units
6 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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1912
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units6
Floors3
Year built1912
Total area6,120 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0052021
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
2246 Mason St San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
May 30, 2008

Landlord portfolio

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Multiple entrances & addresses

Included addresses

All street addresses sharing this blocklot that are covered by this report.

2250 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94133
2246 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94133
2248 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94133
2244 A Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94133
2246 A Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94133
2244 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The three-story, six-unit multi-family residential building at 2244-2250 Mason Street in North Beach, owned by Robert A Kohls, was constructed in 1912 and has undergone several significant improvements and faced various issues over the years. The property underwent major renovations in 2011-2012, including the installation of a comprehensive fire safety system with sprinklers, new underground fire service lines, and electrical upgrades, including a full rewiring of the building and a new main load center. In 2022, Apartment 4 received a furnace replacement, demonstrating ongoing maintenance efforts. Throughout its history, the building has experienced several safety and habitability concerns, particularly between 2008-2012, including heating system failures, water damage issues, and problems with emergency exits. These violations were generally addressed and abated by January 2012, though multiple fire safety violations were recorded between 2009 and 2023, with the most recent violation for alarm system maintenance in September 2023. Recent complaints from 2023 involved graffiti removal and medical waste cleanup, which were resolved. The building has also seen multiple parking-related issues near its entrance, as noted in several 2019 reports, though these are external to the building itself.

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Risk rating

How 2244-2250 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
36thpercentile

Out of 362 buildings in this neighborhood, 232 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
65%
No DBI
violation
35%
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 permits, owner's portfolio

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

Owner's portfolio size

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 35%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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2244-2250 Mason St event timeline

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2022
Plumbing Permit Feb 01
Apt 4: replace existing furnace with like for like model # r801ta050314mxa
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