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1921-1925 Mason St

Russian Hill, SF 94133 0091005 3 units · 3 fl · 1912

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 1921-1925 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 1912
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 built1912
Total area3,819 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0091005
Ownership

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

Owner name
Wayland & Nancy Fong Jew Re
Mailing address
1921 Mason St San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
082394

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1925 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94133
1921 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94133
1923 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The three-unit, three-story multi-family residential building at 1921-1925 Mason Street in Russian Hill, owned by Wayland & Nancy Fong Jew Re, has a documented history dating back to its 1912 construction. The most recent significant work was completed in September 2023 with a $15,000 reroofing project, which followed previous roofing work from 1996. The building underwent window replacement with aluminum windows in 1988. A 2021 complaint regarding unauthorized roof enclosures was investigated and abated by May 2021. While the building has undergone routine safety inspections in 2003, 2006, and 2015, there was a notable complaint in 2000 concerning unsafe back stairs/porch conditions, non-working smoke detectors, and pest issues, though these were promptly addressed within two days.

Recent records indicate a pattern of maintenance and compliance work, with no active building code violations or safety concerns as of now. From July 2024 to January 2025, there have been multiple 311 calls regarding street cleaning issues, including reports of abandoned furniture, electronics, and general debris, though these are primarily neighborhood environmental concerns rather than building-specific issues. Three fire-related incidents have been recorded - two involving detector activations and one hazardous condition report - but none resulted in civilian injuries. There has been one tenant buyout recorded at 1923 Mason Street, though no details are provided in the data. The building's maintenance history shows regular upkeep, with the most recent roof work being a significant investment in the property's maintenance.

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Risk rating

How 1921-1925 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
45th percentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 623 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
72%
No DBI
violation
28%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

DBI complaints, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 60.2%
Moderate concern 23.0%
Severe concern 16.8%
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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1921-1925 Mason St event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Oct 18
Blocking driveway cite only
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestAug 11
Garbage and debris

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