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Bateman Appeals Board pauses abatement order for 2119 22nd Street pending demolition permit
Summary
The Bateman Appeals Board continued an order of abatement for 2119 22nd Street and required ongoing site monitoring while the owner pursues a demolition permit that has been pending since July 2022. The board unanimously voted to continue the matter and asked staff for status updates.
The Bateman Appeals Board on Jan. 15 unanimously continued an order of abatement for the property at 2119 22nd Street, placing the case in abeyance while the property owner pursues a demolition permit and staff monitors site conditions.
The action followed a presentation by the Department of Building Inspection (DBI) and testimony from the property owner, who said he purchased the building about three years ago and is seeking city permits to demolish and replace the structure. DBI staff described unauthorized excavation and a failed retaining wall foundation, and said temporary lateral bracing remains in place.
The matter matters because the site sits in a slope-protection zone and DBI staff told the board the temporary supports may not withstand a major earthquake, posing a risk to adjacent properties and the sidewalk. Joe Ng, senior building…
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