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1249 Mason St

Nob Hill, SF 94108 0190004 3 units · 2 fl · 1925

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 Nob Hill
Above average
avg 2.4
4
FewerMore

This building has 4 novs (7y), above the Nob Hill average of 2.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1249 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 1925
2 or more units
3 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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1925
Total area2,910 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0190004
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lee Teung & Thomas K
Mailing address
1249 Mason St Apt 2 San Francisco CA 94108
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The three-unit, two-story residential building at 1249 Mason Street in Nob Hill, owned by Lee Teung & Thomas K, was constructed in 1925 and has experienced several maintenance issues over its history, particularly in recent years. Most notably, in 2017, the building faced multiple plumbing-related violations including inadequate hot water temperatures, water heater problems, and the installation of two water heaters due to broken gas burner valves. This followed earlier concerns from 2015 regarding exterior paint conditions, with violations for peeling paint around windows and requirements for exterior repainting. The building's maintenance history shows attention to basic upkeep, with records of roofing work completed in 1999 and window installations in 1984.

The property has encountered recurring plumbing issues over the years, with documented problems in 2002 and 2004 involving water pressure, bathtub drain clogs, and faucet leaks. More recent maintenance compliance includes a routine safety inspection in 2015. While the building has had no recorded fire incidents involving injuries, there were two fire department responses noted: one for elevator rescue and another for a false alarm. Recent activity around the building, as evidenced by 311 calls, indicates ongoing local concerns primarily related to parking violations and some noise issues, though these are external to the building's structural and habitability conditions. The most recent permits on record are from 2015, suggesting limited recent building modifications or major repairs.

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Risk rating

How 1249 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
81th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 214 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
80%
No DBI
violation
20%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 61.1%
Moderate concern 24.0%
Severe concern 14.9%
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

1249 Mason St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Mar 19
Parking on sidewalk
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestFeb 25
Parking on sidewalk

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