Building Inspection Commission rules on seven residential‑hotel amortization requests; five approvals, two denials

The Building Inspection Commission on April 16 heard continued hearings on seven residential‑hotel amortization extension applications under Administrative Code section 41.23 and issued rulings on each. The commission processed seven continued cases that had been set over from the March hearing and voted on each application by roll call.

Votes at a glance

- 54 Fourth Street (The Mosser): Request for a 15‑year extension based on claimed investments of about $766,000 — DENIED. Staff recommended denial after concluding the bulk of claimed improvements were to tourist‑designated rooms, not the residential rooms subject to the 30‑day minimum. Motion to deny by Commissioner Ming; second by Commissioner Chavez. Roll call: Chavez yes; Ming yes; Newman yes; Williams yes.

- 507 Bush Street: Applicant requested 25 years based on claimed capital improvements of about $5,500,000 (investments beginning 2001 and continuing through 2016). Staff recommended seven years; the commission GRANTED a 7‑year extension. Motion by Commissioner Newman; second by Commissioner Williams. Roll call: Chavez yes; Ming yes; Newman yes; Williams yes.

- 935 Kearney Street: Applicant sought a 12‑year extension based on roughly $800,000 of claimed room remodels (2019–2024). Staff recommended two years; commissioners found the work was intended for long‑term residential use and denied the request. Motion to deny by Commissioner Williams; second by Commissioner Newman. Roll call: Chavez yes; Ming yes;…