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1946-1950 Mason St

North Beach, SF 94133 0090019 3 units · 3 fl · 1908

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in North Beach
Above average
avg 2.1
20
FewerMore

This building has 20 novs (7y), above the North Beach average of 2.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1946-1950 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 1908
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 built1908
Total area3,450 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0090019
Ownership

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

Owner name
1946-1950 Mason Street Lp
Mailing address
797 Bush St Apt 509 San Francisco CA 94108
Last sale
061814

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1948 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94133
1950 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94133
1946 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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AI summary

The 1946-1950 Mason Street building is a three-story, three-unit multi-family residential structure located in North Beach, built in 1908. The property has undergone several significant renovations and repairs over the past decade, with the most recent work occurring in 2022, including bathroom and kitchen ceiling repairs, and water line replacement. Previous major improvements included comprehensive unit remodels in 2012 (kitchens, bedrooms, bathrooms), electrical system upgrades in 2013 with the installation of 50 outlets and 200-amp service, and various plumbing improvements including drainage installations and heater replacements.

The building has experienced recurring maintenance challenges, particularly with plumbing issues evidenced by multiple complaints and repair works between 2012-2023. Notable incidents include a 2022 plumbing leak complaint involving wastewater issues between units 1946 and 1948, and a 2023 complaint regarding mold and broken appliances in unit 1948. Historical records show the building faced multiple violations in 2004 related to safety and maintenance issues, including problems with handrails, fire proofing, lead paint hazards, and security features, though these were officially abated in 2005. Fire alarm systems have malfunctioned on several occasions between 2020-2021, but no injuries or significant incidents were reported. The property has been subject to regular routine inspections, with the most recent occurring in 2022, indicating ongoing monitoring of building conditions.

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Risk rating

How 1946-1950 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
14th percentile

Out of 362 buildings in this neighborhood, 311 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
33%
No DBI
violation
67%
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.

Notices of Violation (past 7 years)

DBI issued Notices of Violation at this address over the last 7 years — a direct record of code enforcement activity.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 18.7%
Moderate concern 45.0%
Severe concern 36.3%
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

1946-1950 Mason St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Feb 28
Garbage and debris
other bagged boxed contained garbage

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