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1827-1831 Mason St

Russian Hill, SF 94133 0100006 3 units · 3 fl · 1916

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, but recent activity points to a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Russian Hill — not a forecast
Above average
avg 1.9
10
FewerMore

This building has 10 novs (7y), above the Russian Hill average of 1.9.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1827-1831 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 1916
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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 1916
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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1916
Total area3,105 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0100006
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Kai Mee Lee 1831 Mason St San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale

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1831 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94133
1829 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94133
1827 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The three-unit residential building at 1827-1831 Mason Street in Russian Hill, owned by the Lee Kai Mee Revocable Trust, is a three-story flats and duplex structure built in 1916. The property has undergone some significant maintenance work, including a reroofing project in 2013 that cost nearly $12,700, and had two street space permits issued in 2015. A notable inspection in June 2016 resulted in multiple violations across various categories, including fire safety, security, and building maintenance, though these violations are now listed as not active. The 2016 violations included issues with handrails, fire extinguishers, carbon monoxide alarms, garage usage, emergency egress, and self-closing doors, all of which fell under the jurisdiction of different building codes and housing regulations.

In terms of recent activity, the building has generated multiple sanitation-related service calls in late 2024, primarily regarding garbage and debris on the street, with several cases being closed with no work needed or marked as resolved. There are also three recent tree-related service calls from September 2024, including one regarding a fallen tree that has since been resolved. The building's history shows regular routine inspections by Housing Inspection Services in 1999, 2003, 2006, and 2016, indicating ongoing oversight of building conditions. While the property's most recent violations from 2016 were addressed, it's worth noting that the building's exterior area has experienced recurring issues with street cleaning and debris management in recent months.

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Risk rating

How 1827-1831 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
69thpercentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 351 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
82%
No DBI
violation
18%
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.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 18%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1827-1831 Mason St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jun 11
Garbage and debris
other loose garbage debris yard waste
311 RequestFeb 13
Abandoned vehicle

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