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221-223 Diamond St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 2697030 2 units · 2 fl · 1927

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. 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 221-223 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 1927
2 or more units
2 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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1927
Total area2,952 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2697030
Ownership

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

Owner name
Hackett Cyril A
Mailing address
221 Diamond St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
113011

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223 Diamond St, San Francisco, CA 94114
221 Diamond St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The property at 221-223 Diamond Street is a two-story, two-unit multi-family residential building located in the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights neighborhood, constructed in 1927 and currently owned by Cyril A. Hackett. The building's documented history shows several maintenance and improvement efforts over the past few decades, including completed projects for kitchen and bathroom remodeling in 1999, reroofing in 1990, and attempts to construct storage spaces in 1998 (application expired). Two sidewalk-related permits were filed in 2001, though these permits also expired without completion.

The most significant recent activity around the property has been a series of municipal service calls in 2024, primarily related to street and sidewalk cleanliness issues, with ten cases recorded between July and December 2024. These incidents primarily involved reports of garbage and debris, including furniture and loose waste, all of which were addressed and resolved by city services. There were also two encampment-related calls (in July and January 2025) near the property, with the most recent case being closed due to individuals being "unable to locate." Other recent issues include a damaged bike rack (November 2024) and a defaced MTA sign (August 2024), though these were not directly related to the property itself. While the building's structural improvements have been relatively minimal in recent years, the primary concerns appear to be external conditions related to street cleaning and maintenance rather than any direct building-specific issues.

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Risk rating

How 221-223 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
46th percentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 690 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
71%
No DBI
violation
29%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Neighborhood location

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Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 56.5%
Moderate concern 23.0%
Severe concern 20.5%
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

221-223 Diamond St event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Dec 17
Garbage and debris
furniture
311 RequestSep 06
Other illegal parking

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