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1355 Mason St

Nob Hill, SF 94133 0181003 16 units · 3 fl · 1911

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Nob Hill
Above average
avg 2.4
5
FewerMore

This building has 5 novs (7y), above the Nob Hill average of 2.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1355 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 1911
2 or more units
16 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RC3
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
Units16
Floors3
Year built1911
Total area12,090 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0181003
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mac Fmly Tr
Mailing address
Mac Min Liang & Chok-leng I Po Box 22136 San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
050500

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Initial analysis

The three-story, 16-unit multi-family residential building at 1355 Mason Street in Nob Hill, owned by Mac Family Trust, has a complex history marked by multiple safety concerns and recent compliance efforts. Built in 1911, this apartment building completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2017 at a cost of $100,000, demonstrating compliance with seismic safety requirements. The property underwent significant scrutiny in 2017 when a major violation was documented regarding unauthorized dwelling units and numerous life safety hazards, including unapproved electrical and plumbing work, lack of smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, rodent infestation, and inadequate egress. This violation was eventually abated in April 2023, though a new sleeping area requirement violation was issued in December 2023 that remains open as of now.

The building's maintenance and safety record includes several important interventions over the years, such as the removal of an unpermitted balcony deck in 2003, repairs to address dry rot in 2000, and various routine safety inspections. More recent history shows fire safety concerns being addressed, with corrections made to sprinkler systems in 2024 and fire extinguisher issues resolved in 2022. The property also experienced plumbing issues with documented sewage backups in 2020, and it has undergone recent inspections and correction orders related to the condition of common areas. Historical complaints from 2000-2001 noted problems with interior surfaces, weatherproofing, electrical systems, and windows, though these were abated. While the building has shown progress in addressing many violations and completing required work, the outstanding sleeping area violation and the building's complex regulatory history warrant continued attention to ensure ongoing compliance with safety requirements.

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Risk rating

How 1355 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
18th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 922 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
23%
No DBI
violation
77%
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.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 14.0%
Moderate concern 35.8%
Severe concern 50.3%
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

1355 Mason St event timeline

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

2024
Fire Complaint Jun 14
Sprinkler/Standpipe Systems
Condition Corrected
311 RequestApr 23
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