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2-8 Massasoit St

Bernal Heights, SF 94110 5555019 3 units · 2 fl · 1900

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. 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 Bernal Heights
Above average
avg 1.2
33
FewerMore

This building has 33 novs (7y), above the Bernal Heights average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2-8 Massasoit 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 1900
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH1
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 built1900
Total area3,108 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot5555019
Ownership

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

Owner name
Michael G Young Living Trus
Mailing address
Gateway Management Po Box 31515 San Francisco CA 94131
Last sale
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Included addresses

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2 Massasoit St, San Francisco, CA 94110
6 Massasoit St, San Francisco, CA 94110
8 Massasoit St, San Francisco, CA 94110
4 Massasoit St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The property at 2-8 Massasoit Street in Bernal Heights is a two-story, three-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1900 and currently owned by the Michael G Young Living Trust. The building has experienced recurring maintenance issues, particularly related to dry rot and safety concerns. Most recently, in January 2025, permits were issued for deck repairs to address dry rot, following similar work done in 2023 on Unit #2 to comply with a routine inspection. A significant cluster of violations was documented in June 2022, including issues with interior surfaces, weatherproofing, rodent infestation, and fire safety concerns regarding entry doors - all of which were officially abated by September 2023. Earlier repairs include a 2008 replacement of stairs to upper Unit #2 and a 2007 electrical upgrade to a 200-amp service for three meters.

The building has faced numerous health and safety challenges over the past few years, with active complaints as recent as November 2023 regarding lack of heat, insect/rodent problems, and structural issues. A complaint from 2021 was notably concerning, involving a reported rat bite incident. The property was also the subject of community complaints in 2021 regarding potential illegal commercial use of the residential unit, though this particular issue was marked as not active within two days of the complaint. Recent 311 calls from 2024 primarily relate to external issues such as parking violations, solid waste management, and structural maintenance, with one structural maintenance case still open as of June 2024. Despite the completion of many repairs and the resolution of numerous violations, the building's history shows persistent maintenance and safety challenges that have required ongoing attention over the years.

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Risk rating

How 2-8 Massasoit 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
2th percentile

Out of 1276 buildings in this neighborhood, 1250 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.

Notices of Violation (past 7 years)

DBI issued Notices of Violation at this address over the last 7 years — a direct record of code enforcement activity.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 7.4%
Moderate concern 27.0%
Severe concern 65.6%
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

2-8 Massasoit St event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit Jun 17
Revision to permit 202606153222: adding scope, remove all drywall in living room , dining room, bedrooms, in order to upgrade knobs and tubes for electrical. plus add 50% of plywood, nailing 6"oc and 12" in field
$3,500 · Issued
Building PermitJun 15
In-kind kitchen & bathroom remodel (1 full bathroom and half bathroom) all in kind.

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