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2124-2128 Mason St

North Beach, SF 94133 0064021 3 units · 3 fl · 1911

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 2124-2128 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 1911
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM2
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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1911
Total area3,786 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0064021
Ownership

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

Owner name
Kennard & Helen Yim Lee Tr
Mailing address
Kennard Lee & Helen C Yim, 2128 Mason St San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
110918

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2126 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94133
2124 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94133
2128 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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AI summary

The three-unit multi-family residential building at 2124-2128 Mason Street in North Beach is a three-story flats and duplex structure built in 1911, currently owned by Kennard & Helen Yim Lee Trust. The building underwent a significant cluster of housing violations in January 2006, primarily related to safety concerns, including issues with smoke detectors, wood stairs requiring repair, fire extinguisher maintenance, and gas meter instructions. All these violations were addressed and fully abated by April 3, 2006. The building has maintained regular housing inspections since 1999, with previous routine inspections in 1999 and 2003 showing no significant issues.

In recent years, the property has required two street space permits, one issued in 2007 and another in 2016, though the costs were minimal ($0.00 for 2007 and $1.00 for 2016). The surrounding area has experienced various municipal service calls between 2020 and 2025, primarily related to street cleaning, including reports of loose garbage, graffiti removal, and occasional encampment situations. These external issues generally reflect neighborhood conditions rather than building-specific problems. While the building experienced multiple service calls for street and sidewalk cleaning between 2020 and 2025, these were primarily related to public space maintenance rather than building-specific concerns, suggesting ongoing attention to exterior upkeep in the surrounding area.

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Risk rating

How 2124-2128 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
82th percentile

Out of 362 buildings in this neighborhood, 65 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
90%
No DBI
violation
10%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 76.8%
Moderate concern 11.8%
Severe concern 11.4%
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

2124-2128 Mason St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request May 13
Garbage and debris
human waste or urine
Electrical PermitMay 12
Service upgrade 100a to 200a

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