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Department of Building Inspection removes 14 properties from lien list; board approves amended delinquent‑charges report
Summary
Following public testimony, Department of Building Inspection staff told the board 14 properties were removed from the delinquent‑charges list; the board approved a motion by Supervisor Walton to adopt the report as amended after a motion to remove properties was made by Supervisor Chan and seconded by Supervisor Mandelmann.
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors on Tuesday heard public testimony about code enforcement liens and accepted an updated report from the Department of Building Inspection (DBI) that removed 14 properties from a previously transmitted list of delinquent charges.
DBI representative Matt Luton told the board, “since the time we sent the report, this afternoon, we've had 14 items come off the list,” and read the line numbers and addresses removed. Multiple property owners and representatives testified during the hearing to contest assessments, request payment extensions, and clarify that specific properties were no longer on the list.
During public comment several speakers described case‑specific disputes, requests for extensions and payments sent to the wrong department. One speaker representing 627 Prentiss Street confirmed that the property had been dropped from the list and pressed DBI on whether the fee still needed to be paid; DBI staff replied that if unpaid the fee remained owed to the department but the property was no longer being forwarded for lien action at this time.
Supervisor Chan moved to amend the report to remove the properties identified by DBI; Supervisor Mandelmann seconded. A subsequent motion to approve the amended report was made by Supervisor Walton and seconded by Supervisor Chan. The board adopted the resolution as amended. DBI staff said they would follow up with individual property owners who raised issues during public comment.
Why it matters: Recording and collecting delinquent code enforcement charges is a routine tool for cost recovery used by DBI; removing properties from a lien report typically means DBI resolved the underlying issue or the charges were paid, adjusted or otherwise cleared. The hearing allowed property owners to raise case‑specific concerns and secure follow‑up from DBI.
What’s next: DBI said staff would follow up with individual speakers who requested additional information. The board recorded the amended report as adopted and instructed DBI to proceed with the remaining cases on the list.
