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1806-1812 Mason St

North Beach, SF 94133 0101017 6 units · 3 fl · 1907

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 North Beach
At or below average
avg 2.1
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the North Beach average of 2.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1806-1812 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 1907
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.

Building characteristics
Units6
Floors3
Year built1907
Total area5,523 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0101017
Ownership

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

Owner name
Ken Faye Lim Separate Prope
Mailing address
Lim Ken Faye Ttee 1812 Mason St San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
102594

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1806 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94133
1812 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94133
1810 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94133
1808 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The three-story, six-unit multi-family residential building at 1806-1812 Mason Street in North Beach, owned by Ken Faye Lim Separate Prope, was constructed in 1907. The property has undergone several significant safety upgrades, most notably in 2023 when the entire fire alarm system was replaced at a cost of $43,100 to comply with current fire codes, including new smoke detectors, pull stations, and monitoring modules. The building has experienced recurring safety and maintenance issues, with a particularly significant cluster of violations recorded in late 2016. These violations included problems with plumbing fixtures (toilets, sinks), lighting, stairs, landings, windows, and emergency systems, as well as building code compliance matters. All these violations were officially abated by June 2017. During this period, multiple fire safety concerns were also documented, including issues with fire extinguishers, alarm systems, and roof access, resulting in several fire code violations.

The building's maintenance history shows attention to structural elements, such as work on the rear stairs in 2004 ($5,000 repair) and various street space permits over the years. While there have been periodic maintenance complaints through 311 calls, focusing primarily on street cleaning and parking issues in recent years, no major building safety violations have been reported since the comprehensive 2016 citation. The property's fire safety record indicates multiple false alarms and malfunctioning detector activations between 2016 and 2020, though no civilian injuries were reported in any incidents. The most recent building permit (2023) suggests ongoing commitment to maintaining fire safety systems, despite the building's age and historical maintenance challenges.

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Risk rating

How 1806-1812 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 362 buildings in this neighborhood, 199 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

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 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.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 44.8%
Moderate concern 17.0%
Severe concern 38.2%
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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1806-1812 Mason St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Mar 05
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