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63 Diamond St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 2648027 6 units · 1965

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights — not a forecast
Above average
avg 1.4
13
FewerMore

This building has 13 novs (7y), above the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 63 Diamond 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 1965
2 or more units
6 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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 1965
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
Units6
Floors
Year built1965
Total area5,154 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2648027
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
78 Central Ave Sausalito CA 94965
Last sale
July 19, 1996

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Initial analysis

The 6-unit multi-family residential building at 63 Diamond Street, owned by Peter N Kaiser and built in 1965, has undergone several significant safety and maintenance improvements over recent years. Most notably, in September 2023, the building completed a mandatory fire system upgrade costing $33,421 to meet current fire alarm requirements, and in March 2024, installed a comprehensive fire alarm system with various safety features. The building has successfully completed its mandatory soft-story seismic retrofit program, achieving Tier 3 status with work marked as complete and receiving the Certificate of Final Completion (CFC). Recent maintenance includes the replacement of all six water heaters in 2018, and a project to replace the electrical panel is currently in progress as of December 2024.

The building's history shows regular maintenance and improvements, including roofing work in 1998 and 2017, siding replacement projects in 2006 and 2015, and various street space permits. Several building violations were addressed between 2002 and 2022, primarily related to fire safety issues such as fire extinguisher maintenance and smoke enclosure doors, all of which were abated by 2009. More recent complaints from late 2022 regarding common areas and building compliance were resolved by May 2023. The property has experienced some external issues as documented in 311 calls, primarily related to street cleanliness and tree maintenance, with the most recent being a tree pruning request in August 2023 and various garbage-related calls in late 2024.

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Risk rating

How 63 Diamond 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
1stpercentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 1265 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
17%
No DBI
violation
83%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

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

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Number of units

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

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 83%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

63 Diamond St event timeline

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

2025
Electrical Permit Jul 29
Main panel upgrade 200amp.
Issued
311 RequestFeb 28
Parking on sidewalk

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