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533 Diamond St

Noe Valley, SF 94114 2771024 2 units · 3 fl · 1912

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 Noe Valley
At or below average
avg 1.2
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Noe Valley average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 533 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 1912
2 or more units
2 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
Units2
Floors3
Year built1912
Total area2,878 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot2771024
Ownership

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

Owner name
Hellendale William
Mailing address
533 1/2 Diamond St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
092315

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Initial analysis

The three-story, two-unit multi-family residential building at 533 Diamond Street in Noe Valley, owned by William Hellendale, was constructed in 1912 and has undergone several significant renovations and encountered multiple compliance issues over the years. Most notably, the property experienced recurring problems with unpermitted work and illegal unit conversions between 2008 and 2015, including unauthorized kitchen installations in the basement and garage areas, which resulted in multiple violations and fines. In 2017, the building faced ongoing issues with a chimney installation that allegedly violated clearance requirements, creating smoke problems for neighboring properties. More recent records indicate a series of maintenance and compliance matters, including construction materials blocking the sidewalk (August 2024) and multiple instances of illegal parking on the sidewalk (May and June 2024).

The building's renovation history includes several substantial improvements, such as the installation of dual solar PV systems for both units in 2009, a 200-amp electrical service upgrade in 2008, and various plumbing upgrades including new water heaters and bathroom fixtures. The property has also undergone multiple inspections and permit renewals to address dry rot repairs, window replacements, and porch modifications. While most recent complaints have centered around temporary parking and sidewalk issues, the building's extensive permit history suggests ongoing maintenance and improvement efforts by the owner. The property has been subject to regular inspections and final inspections for completed work, indicating a process of complying with building codes, though several permits and violations required renewal or extension in previous years.

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Risk rating

How 533 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
50th percentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 940 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
77%
No DBI
violation
23%
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

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.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 67.1%
Moderate concern 18.9%
Severe concern 14.0%
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

533 Diamond St event timeline

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

2023
311 Request May 05
Abandoned vehicles
DPT Abandoned Vehicles Low

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