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39 Diamond St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 2648032 3 units · 3 fl · 2008

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 Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.4
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 39 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 2008
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

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 2008
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
May be covered by AB 1482. The building is old enough for the statewide rent cap (5% + regional CPI, capped at 10% per year) and just-cause protection after 12 months of tenancy.

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
Units3
Floors3
Year built2008
Total area5,345 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2648032
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
1343 21st Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
November 26, 2002

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Initial analysis

39 Diamond Street is a 3-unit residential building constructed in 2008 in the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights neighborhood. The three-story flats/duplex structure was built following the demolition of a single-family dwelling in an RH-3 district, with comprehensive safety systems including a complete fire sprinkler system and a fire alarm system installed during construction, with revisions made to central monitoring and pull station configurations. The building underwent several infrastructure enhancements, including a $30,000 deck construction project in 2018, and has maintained up-to-date safety systems with a 400-amp service installation and four meters for individual units.

The property has faced some recent neighborhood challenges, with multiple reports of graffiti on public infrastructure in early 2025 and several instances of street cleaning issues documented throughout late 2024, including cases of garbage, debris, and one instance involving a mattress. However, all these issues have been promptly addressed and resolved by city services. The building's construction history is well-documented, with proper permits obtained for all major systems including plumbing (bathrooms, kitchens, water heaters, laundry), gas furnace installation, and electrical systems, establishing a comprehensive record of responsible development practices. The property has undergone no major modifications or safety incidents since its construction, suggesting stable ongoing maintenance of the building systems.

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Risk rating

How 39 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
77thpercentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 294 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
85%
No DBI
violation
15%
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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 15%
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

39 Diamond St event timeline

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2024
311 Request Oct 14
Encampment
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