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1327-1329 Mason St

Nob Hill, SF 94133 0181005 12 units · 4 fl · 1927

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
At or below average
avg 2.4
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Nob Hill average of 2.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1327-1329 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 1927
2 or more units
12 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
Units12
Floors4
Year built1927
Total area8,590 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0181005
Ownership

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

Owner name
Raymond & Ida Chan Fmly Tr
Mailing address
Hogan & Vest - Avery 750 Pacific Ave San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
052003

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1329 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94133
1327 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The 12-unit, 4-story multi-family residential building at 1327-1329 Mason Street in Nob Hill, owned by the Raymond & Ida Chan Family Trust, was constructed in 1927 and has undergone numerous significant improvements over the years. Most recently, in late 2023, the property commenced conversion of ground floor space into a wine bar, including installation of various sinks, with associated plumbing and electrical work continuing into 2024. The building completed mandatory soft-story seismic retrofitting in 2018, which included both residential and commercial components, demonstrating compliance with San Francisco's seismic safety requirements. Between 2011-2017, substantial unit upgrades were performed, including complete renovations of units 101, 104, 301, and 302, encompassing kitchen and bathroom remodels, electrical rewiring, and heating system replacements.

The building has maintained compliance with safety regulations, though it faced several violations in 2000 related to fire safety and structural maintenance, including issues with combustible storage, fire extinguishers, stairs, and egress obstructions; all of these violations were abated by February 23, 2000. A "Soft Story Tier 3" complaint was filed in 2017 regarding unfiled permits, but this was resolved by September 2019 when the building's Tier 4 status was confirmed as "Work Complete, CFC Issued." The property's infrastructure has seen consistent upgrades, including a 400A service installation with individual meters for residential and commercial units in 2011, and various maintenance works suggesting active management. Regular routine safety inspections have been conducted, with the most recent significant improvements focusing on both residential unit modernization and commercial space conversion. The recent change of use to a bar with associated improvements indicates ongoing investment in the property's adaptation to current use trends while maintaining its residential components.

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Risk rating

How 1327-1329 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
17th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 934 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 12.6%
Moderate concern 42.2%
Severe concern 45.2%
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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The story over time

1327-1329 Mason St event timeline

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

2025
Planning Record Dec 01
ABC Referral – Recommend approval of Type 42 ABC license (42 – On-Sale Beer & Wine) for existing bar. Bar use is principally permitted Retail Sales and Service Use in RC-3 District per PC 209.3.
Closed - Approved
Planning RecordJun 04
DPH referral - Recommend Approval of Bar at 1327 Mason Street - Bar use is permitted Retail Sales and Service Use in RC-3 District per PC 209.3.

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