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51 Diamond St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 2648030 5 units · 2 fl · 1925

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights
At or below average
avg 1.3
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights average of 1.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 51 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 1925
2 or more units
5 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.

Building characteristics
Units5
Floors2
Year built1925
Total area4,300 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2648030
Ownership

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

Owner name
George A Poon&Mariasing A L
Mailing address
723 Camino Plaza #177 San Bruno CA 94066
Last sale
110518

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Other SF properties this owner holds, with risk grades for each.

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Initial analysis

The two-story, five-unit apartment building at 51 Diamond Street, owned by George A Poon and Mariasing A L, was constructed in 1925 in the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights neighborhood. The building has undergone several significant renovations and improvements over the years, with the most notable recent work including a complete kitchen and bathroom renovation in Unit 5 in 2016-2017 ($35,000), and a completed soft-story retrofit in 2016 valued at $50,000, demonstrating compliance with seismic safety requirements. The property has maintained its building systems with a proper 400-amp electrical service upgrade completed in 2009-2010, which included installation of new panels and grounding equipment.

The building has experienced multiple maintenance and compliance issues in its history, with a cluster of violations in 2002-2003 related to fire safety and security (including problems with smoke enclosure doors, stairs, and combustible storage) - though all these violations were abated by June 2003. There were significant plumbing and electrical concerns noted in 1998, including reports of hazardous wiring and water leaks, which appear to have been addressed at that time. More recently, the property has experienced recurring issues with garbage and debris in the vicinity, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls throughout 2023-2024. Additionally, there have been some complaints about building systems, including reports of window air infiltration and appliance issues in 2012, and earlier concerns in 1998 regarding heating and garage usage. The building's most recent fire incident records show only minor incidents, including unintentional alarm activations, with no reported civilian injuries. The property has maintained active compliance with building codes, as evidenced by the completion of required soft-story retrofit work and other permits, though there were some expired permits noted for work in 2016-2017.

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Risk rating

How 51 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

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
29th percentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 907 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
62%
No DBI
violation
38%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 48.9%
Moderate concern 21.3%
Severe concern 29.8%
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

51 Diamond St event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Apr 17
Garbage and debris
furniture

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