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2153-2163 Mason St

North Beach, SF 94133 0065002 6 units · 3 fl · 1904

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 2153-2163 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 1904
2 or more units
6 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.

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 1904
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 built1904
Total area8,493 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0065002
Ownership

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

Mailing address
C/o Margie Chung 1374 Broadway San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale

Landlord portfolio

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Included addresses

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2163 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94133
2159 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94133
2161 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94133
2157 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94133
2153 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94133
2155 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The 6-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 2153-2163 Mason St in North Beach, owned by the Suzen Shoan Revoc Trust, has undergone several significant improvements since its construction in 1904. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2018 (Tier 4) at a cost of $40,000, and more recently underwent extensive renovations in 2020 including kitchen and bathroom remodels, electrical upgrades, and furnace replacement in Unit 6, with all work properly permitted and completed totaling over $37,900. The building has seen substantial infrastructure improvements, including a 400-amp electrical service upgrade in 2012, third-floor subpanel replacement, and complete sewer replacement in 2015. Earlier maintenance included structural repairs to stairwells and porches in 2015, and reroofing in 2009.

The building's history includes several routine inspections and some notable violations. In 2006, multiple fire safety issues were identified and subsequently abated, including problems with fire extinguishers and egress obstructions. A 2009 complaint regarding peeling paint on the building's rear was addressed by July 2009. While there was a complaint in 2003 about unpermitted work, this was quickly resolved within three days. The property appears to be well-maintained in recent years, with no active building violations or complaints since 2009, and all required safety upgrades and repairs have been completed. The recent 311 calls in 2024 primarily relate to street cleaning issues outside the building, which have all been resolved by city services, though there is one open case regarding graffiti from November 2024.

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Risk rating

How 2153-2163 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
35thpercentile

Out of 362 buildings in this neighborhood, 235 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
63%
No DBI
violation
37%
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.

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 risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 37%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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2153-2163 Mason St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jul 25
Garbage and debris
human waste or urine
311 RequestJun 29
Garbage and debris

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