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1560 Mason St

North Beach, SF 94133 0148018 8 units · 3 fl · 1907

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
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 1560 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
8 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
Units8
Floors3
Year built1907
Total area8,672 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0148018
Ownership

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

Owner name
Paul Edward Eng Trust
Mailing address
Eng Paul Edward Trustee 897 Vallejo St San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
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Included addresses

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891 Vallejo St, San Francisco, CA 94133
899 Vallejo St, San Francisco, CA 94133
895 Vallejo St, San Francisco, CA 94133
1560 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94133
889 Vallejo St, San Francisco, CA 94133
897 Vallejo St, San Francisco, CA 94133
893 Vallejo St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The 8-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 1560 Mason Street in North Beach, owned by the Paul Edward Eng Trust, was constructed in 1907 and has undergone several notable renovations and encountered various maintenance issues over the years. The building most recently received a new water pipe installation in 2019 (completed), and has had several other significant improvements including reroofing (2003), aluminum window installation (1991), and some electrical work (2005). A comprehensive safety inspection in April 2015 revealed multiple violations that were all abated by May 29, 2015, including issues with fire safety equipment, structural elements, and potential lead hazards. More recent tenant complaints include a no-heat issue reported in October 2021, and peeling paint documented in June 2015.

The building's maintenance record shows regular attention to infrastructure, though some recurring issues are apparent. The property has undergone several routine safety inspections over the years (1999, 2006, 2015) and received various repairs, including a street space permit in 2015. A notable plumbing issue occurred in March 2005 involving water leakage from a bathroom ceiling, though this was resolved by May 2005. The surrounding area has experienced various municipal service calls for issues like garbage and debris (2022-2024), though these external matters do not directly reflect on the building's internal conditions or management. The property's permit history and violation records suggest active management attention to address both routine maintenance and safety requirements, with most historical violations having been resolved in a timely manner.

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Risk rating

How 1560 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
16th percentile

Out of 362 buildings in this neighborhood, 304 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
39%
No DBI
violation
61%
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 size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 21.1%
Moderate concern 35.2%
Severe concern 43.7%
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

1560 Mason St event timeline

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

2023
311 Request Oct 27
Human or animal waste
Human or Animal Waste
311 RequestAug 31
Abandoned vehicles

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