Board of Appeals actions: most appeals denied; one item continued for negotiation

The San Francisco Board of Appeals completed a packed agenda on June 15, taking these formal actions:

- Adopted teleconference findings under California Government Code §54953(e) (motion by President Rick Swig) — adopted 4–0.

- Adopted minutes of the June 1 meeting (motion to adopt) — adopted 4–0.

- Denied rehearing request for appeal 22‑024 (1024 Cap Street, Monica Ortega) — denied 4–0.

- Denied appeal 22‑038 (1624 Sacramento) — denied 4–0; DBI continues investigation into tenant complaints.

- Continued appeal 22‑036 (4221 Cesar Chavez) to July 20 to allow the parties to negotiate possible revisions focused on window configuration; parties may submit a one‑page brief plus exhibits due the Thursday before the continued hearing — motion carried 4–0.

- Denied appeal 22‑032 (719/721/723 Baker Street) after DBI said required special inspections and structural observations were on file — denied 4–0.

- Denied the appeals related to 2154 Leavenworth and 2591/20 Fifth Avenue; DBI and planning recommended upholding the permits in each case — both denied 4–0.

Several items involved contested testimony about construction impacts, code compliance and DBI’s enforcement role. Where disputes raised possible ongoing safety or habitability concerns DBI said it would continue investigations and accept further complaints for follow-up inspections.

The board adjourned after taking these actions. The next scheduled dates referenced during the meeting included a July 20 hearing window for one continued matter.