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37-39 Topaz Way

Diamond Heights, SF 94131 7534010 2 units · 2 fl · 1969

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. 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 Diamond Heights — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 0.0
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Diamond Heights average of 0.0.

This building's 16% risk is low in absolute terms; it rates higher-risk here only because buildings in Diamond Heights generally score better. The colour is relative to the neighborhood, the percentage is not.

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 37-39 Topaz Way 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 1969
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.

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 1969
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1969
Total area3,905 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot7534010
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Dusan & Ljiljana Bunjevic, 37-39 Topaz Way San Francisco CA 94131
Last sale
August 18, 1995

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39 Topaz Way, San Francisco, CA 94131
37 Topaz Way, San Francisco, CA 94131
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 37-39 Topaz Way in Diamond Heights, owned by Bunjevic Fmly Tr, was constructed in 1969 and is classified as a Flats & Duplex property. Recent permits indicate significant upcoming work, including a voluntary soft-story retrofit at the front elevation and replacement of front siding with fiber cement materials, both filed in November 2024. The property has a history of various maintenance and compliance issues, most notably in the early 2000s when an unauthorized balcony enclosure project triggered a building violation in 2002, which was resolved by April 2003 through proper permitting and a $3,000 legalization fee. Several electrical and housing complaints were documented in the 1990s, including issues with an oven and kitchen exhaust fan in 1994, and a water pipe leak causing garage ceiling damage, though these were subsequently resolved.

The building has experienced recurring fire safety concerns, with violations related to sleeping area requirements noted in November 2023, and previous issues including hoarding, combustible materials, and concerns about sprinkler/standpipe systems between 2016 and 2024. Multiple electrical wiring/equipment incidents have been recorded by the fire department, though none resulted in civilian injuries. Recent activity around the property has generated multiple 311 calls in 2024 regarding garbage and debris, with most cases being resolved. The property underwent various improvements in the early 2000s, including electrical work for porch receptacles in 2003 and previously had a reroofing project in 1997, though the permit for that work has expired. The current regulatory focus appears to be on compliance with fire safety requirements, particularly regarding sleeping area specifications, while upcoming permitted work indicates ongoing structural maintenance and safety improvements are planned for the near future.

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Risk rating

How 37-39 Topaz Way'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
5thpercentile

Out of 17 buildings in this neighborhood, 16 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
84%
No DBI
violation
16%
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 size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

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
Low failure risk 16%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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37-39 Topaz Way event timeline

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2025
Planning Record Feb 11
Replace existing siding with substitute material. LP composite shingles, with dimensions and appearance to match existing. Material samples were provided and reviewed. Sufficient substitute product, to have final finish of a buff to brown color. No other work, no change in unit count or expansion of building. Similar product previously approved at 7 Topaz Way on same block. Building constructed c. 1969
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