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2146-2148 Mason St

North Beach, SF 94133 0064023 2 units · 2 fl · 1955

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 2146-2148 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 1955
2 or more units
2 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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1955
Total area2,370 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0064023
Ownership

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

Owner name
Chew Family Living Trust Th
Mailing address
2148 Mason St San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
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2148 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94133
2146 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building located at 2146-2148 Mason Street in North Beach is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1955, currently held in the Chew Family Living Trust Th. The property has undergone several notable improvements over the years, with two significant updates on record: a stairway lift installation costing $21,200 in 2000 (though this permit has since expired) and a 200-amp electrical service upgrade scheduled for November 2024. The building's maintenance history includes attention to sidewalk infrastructure, with a resolved issue regarding a missing side sewer vent cover in October 2021.

The property has experienced a recurring pattern of parking-related incidents in recent months, with three driveway blocking incidents recorded in September 2023 alone, resulting in one vehicle being towed. Other parking enforcement cases and sidewalk maintenance issues have been documented, including a resolved case of illegal postings in April 2023, an instance of human or animal waste on the street in October 2022, and routine street cleaning matters such as the removal of loose garbage and an abandoned Christmas tree in early 2022. While these events represent typical urban maintenance challenges, they have all been addressed through appropriate channels. The most recent building permit activity suggests ongoing infrastructure improvements, with particular attention to accessibility (historically through the stairway lift) and electrical systems, as evidenced by the upcoming electrical service upgrade.

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Risk rating

How 2146-2148 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
95th percentile

Out of 362 buildings in this neighborhood, 18 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
95%
No DBI
violation
5%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

Director's hearing rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building rate of director's hearings across the owner's portfolio.

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 83.3%
Moderate concern 12.6%
Severe concern 4.1%
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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2146-2148 Mason St event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Oct 22
Garbage and debris
human waste or urine
311 RequestSep 10
Blocking driveway cite only

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