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245-247 Diamond St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 2697028 3 units · 3 fl · 1910

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. 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.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 245-247 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 1910
2 or more units
3 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 1910
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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1910
Total area3,280 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot2697028
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Bush Larry E Trustee 245 Diamond St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
September 30, 1996

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Included addresses

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245 Diamond St, San Francisco, CA 94114
245 A Diamond St, San Francisco, CA 94114
247 Diamond St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The property at 245-247 Diamond Street is a two-unit residential building constructed in 1910, currently owned by the Larry E Bush 1996 Revocable Trust. The building has undergone several significant renovations and legalization efforts in recent years, with the most substantial work occurring between 2017-2019 when a kitchen was added to the first floor unit as part of the Unit Legalization Ordinance (43-14), including associated plumbing and electrical work totaling approximately $94,000. Prior improvements include a 30-square-foot kitchen expansion on the second floor of unit 245 in 2011, bathroom remodels in 2010 and 2002, and various electrical upgrades including panel and meter installations in 2019. The building has a history of permit compliance issues, particularly in 2000 when violations were filed regarding an unpermitted basement kitchen that was ultimately addressed through the proper removal of this unauthorized installation.

Recent history shows multiple infrastructure improvements, including fireproofing of existing recessed lights and new electrical panel work in 2019, as well as various street space permits in the surrounding area. The property has experienced typical urban neighborhood challenges as evidenced by 311 calls, including reports of sidewalk issues, graffiti, and occasional encampments in the vicinity between 2016-2022, though these external matters have generally been addressed promptly by city services. The building's renovation history demonstrates a pattern of maintaining and upgrading the property, with particular attention to compliance with local unit legalization requirements, though it should be noted that some of the earlier unit modification attempts in the 1999-2000 period generated complaints and violations that required formal resolution.

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Risk rating

How 245-247 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
26thpercentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 946 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
60%
No DBI
violation
40%
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 age

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

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
Moderate failure risk 40%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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245-247 Diamond St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jan 26
311 service request
Encampment

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