245-247 Diamond St, San Francisco, CA 94114

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.