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2005-2011 Mason St

Russian Hill, SF 94133 0074003C 4 units · 3 fl · 1929

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 Russian Hill
At or below average
avg 1.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Russian Hill average of 1.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2005-2011 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 1929
2 or more units
4 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
Units4
Floors3
Year built1929
Total area4,084 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0074003C
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lam/Fok-Tang Fmly Tr
Mailing address
Lam Danny N K & Fok-tang Ni 567 Pine St Ste 201 San Francisco CA 94108
Last sale
051221

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Included addresses

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2011 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94133
2009 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94133
2007 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94133
2005 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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AI summary

The property at 2005-2011 Mason Street is a 3-story, 4-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1929, currently owned by the Lam/Fok-Tang Family Trust. The building has undergone several significant improvements in recent years, with the most notable being a comprehensive fire alarm system upgrade completed in November 2023 that included the installation of addressable smoke detectors, pull stations, and low-frequency horns in sleeping areas to comply with San Francisco Fire Code requirements. Other recent improvements include window replacements in 2015 (with Milgard double-hung wood windows) and 2015-2016 (vinyl windows), reroofing in 2017, and electrical upgrades including a new sub-panel installation in 2012.

The building has experienced some compliance issues in the past, most notably in 2006-2014 when multiple fire safety violations were recorded, including problems with the fire escape system, smoke detection system, and a period of vacancy for which notices were issued. These violations were ultimately abated between 2014 and 2016. The property has maintained an active record of fire safety inspections and corrections over the years, with the most recent fire alarm system violation being issued in October 2023, which appears to have been promptly addressed. Recent 311 calls from 2024 primarily relate to external issues such as sidewalk blockages and garbage concerns, which are not directly related to building safety or habitability. The building's recent maintenance record suggests active management of major systems, particularly with regard to fire safety compliance.

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Risk rating

How 2005-2011 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
58th percentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 476 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
78%
No DBI
violation
22%
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.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

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 44.7%
Moderate concern 15.1%
Severe concern 40.2%
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

2005-2011 Mason St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Feb 24
Garbage and debris
human waste or urine
311 RequestJan 28
Garbage and debris

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