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394-396 Diamond St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 2750046 3 units · 2 fl · 1941

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 394-396 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 1941
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1941
Total area2,921 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot2750046
Ownership

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

Owner name
Baker Jeffrey W
Mailing address
394 - 396 Diamond St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
030216

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394 Diamond St, San Francisco, CA 94114
396 Diamond St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The property at 394-396 Diamond Street is a three-unit multi-family residential building located in the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights neighborhood. Built in 1941, this two-story flats and duplex structure has undergone several significant renovations and maintenance projects over the years. Most recently, in November 2023, a major reroofing project was completed at a cost of $26,666. The building has seen substantial improvements in 2012, including the replacement of 18 exterior windows ($75,000), siding replacement ($15,000), interior modifications involving bearing wall removal and beam installation ($5,000), and main sewer line replacement. Earlier updates from 2009-2010 included interior remodeling, electrical upgrades with the installation of recessed lighting and smoke detectors, and the installation of a new gas furnace.

The property has maintained a relatively clean record regarding safety incidents, with only one fire-related incident noted as a hazardous condition with no civilian injuries. A street space permit was issued in 2012, and building permits show consistent maintenance and upgrading of the property over the years. The surrounding area has experienced typical urban issues in recent months, as evidenced by 311 calls between April and August 2024, though these mostly relate to street cleaning, lighting, and parking matters rather than building-specific concerns. The most recent building maintenance work demonstrates active upkeep by the owner, Jeffrey W. Baker, with no outstanding permits or violations on record as of October 2023.

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Risk rating

How 394-396 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
61th percentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 498 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
80%
No DBI
violation
20%
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.

Neighborhood location

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Neighborhood location

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 71.1%
Moderate concern 15.8%
Severe concern 13.2%
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

394-396 Diamond St event timeline

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

2023
Building Permit Nov 16
Reroofing. 1,l600 sq. ft. tear off/install modified bitumen
$26,666 · Complete

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