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813-817 Mason St

Downtown, SF 94108 0254007 4 units · 3 fl · 1907

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Downtown — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 6.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Downtown average of 6.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 813-817 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
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM3
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 1907
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
Units4
Floors3
Year built1907
Total area4,788 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0254007
Ownership

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

Mailing address
40 Montezuma St San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
August 06, 2019

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817 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94108
813 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94108
815 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94108
817 A Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94108
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Initial analysis

The four-unit, three-story multi-family residential building at 813-817 Mason Street, owned by Leong Peng & Wikkerink Paul, was constructed in 1907 and has undergone several significant improvements over the past decade. Most notably, in 2020, the building received a voluntary seismic retrofit costing $68,000, demonstrating commitment to structural safety. The property has seen substantial infrastructure upgrades, including a furnace replacement in 2019, 40-gallon water heater replacement in 2018, and comprehensive electrical work in 2011-2013 involving new wiring, subpanels, and circuit installations. The building's maintenance history shows proactive care, with kitchen and bathroom upgrades completed in 2012, along with window replacements and the removal of a non-compliant room from the top floor.

The building experienced several violations in 2016 related to safety equipment requirements, including carbon monoxide alarms, smoke alarms, and fire extinguisher maintenance, though these were all abated by July 2016. Earlier issues from 2010-2016 included various safety concerns such as egress obstruction and utility-related requirements, all of which were resolved. More recent 311 calls from 2022-2024 have primarily involved external maintenance issues such as graffiti, which was affected by COVID-related enforcement suspensions, and sidewalk cleaning needs. The most recent documented incident was an open hazardous materials case from October 2023. The property's permit history shows regular maintenance and upgrading of systems, with no recent building code violations or serious safety concerns.

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Risk rating

How 813-817 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
95thpercentile

Out of 448 buildings in this neighborhood, 22 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
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 20%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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813-817 Mason St event timeline

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2025
311 Request Jun 04
Garbage and debris
furniture

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