Board upholds Collingwood reroofing permit but removes “in kind” language

The San Francisco Board of Appeals on April 30, 2025 denied an appeal by neighbor Radu Roman of a Department of Building Inspection permit to reroof 378 Collingwood Street, but required a change to the permit text removing the term “in kind.” The board voted 4 to 0.

Roman raised multiple concerns in his appeal, including an assertion that past work involved an illegal dwelling‑unit merger and unpermitted electrical and mechanical connections on the roof. He also asked that any replacement be “in kind” to preserve appearance and to limit reflectivity for adjacent properties. Roman said the rooftop work has safety issues and that if the permit holder intended a material change he would expect documentation: “I would kindly ask DBI to issue notices of violation. Now if…