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1826-1832 Mason St

North Beach, SF 94133 0101020 5 units · 3 fl · 1913

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in North Beach — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 2.2
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the North Beach average of 2.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1826-1832 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 1913
2 or more units
5 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.

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 1913
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
Units5
Floors3
Year built1913
Total area5,600 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0101020
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Golden Paula Trustee 1830 Mason St San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
August 30, 2011

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Included addresses

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1832 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94133
1828 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94133
1832 A Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94133
1830 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94133
1826 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The 5-unit multi-family residential building at 1826-1832 Mason St in North Beach is a three-story TIC structure built in 1913, currently managed by Paula Golden Tr. The property has undergone significant improvements over the past decade, with major renovations completed in 2010-2011 including the installation of a comprehensive fire safety system (sprinklers and alarms) throughout the building, kitchen remodeling in 2011, and extensive electrical upgrades including the installation of multiple lighting, switch, and receptacle systems. A notable recent addition to the building's infrastructure was the installation of an electric vehicle charger in 2016.

The building has a documented history of violations and complaints primarily from 2004-2016, including issues related to plumbing, stair repairs, combustible storage, and egress obstructions, though all these violations have been marked as abated. Three significant complaints were filed regarding unauthorized construction work in 2008, which involved the removal of wall and partition structures, though this issue was resolved by April 2008. The most recent building inspection occurred in 2016 under complaint number 201623324, which noted several compliance requirements including gas meter instructional diagrams, though these issues were subsequently resolved. The property has maintained active compliance with routine inspections since then, with the most recent permit application for intermediate length occupancy filed in September 2022, and some recent 311 calls primarily related to parking enforcement issues in the vicinity of the building.

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Risk rating

How 1826-1832 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
54thpercentile

Out of 362 buildings in this neighborhood, 167 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
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 22%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

1826-1832 Mason St event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit Jul 09
Removal and reinstall existing roof decking in kind of 2010 specification. repair deck, less than 50%.
$7,000 · Issued
DBI ComplaintJun 10
The three unit building is starting a roof deck project extemsion with no permits. this just started today. the address is 1826/ 1828 and 1830 mason street.

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