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Neighbors, preservationists call for penalties and tighter oversight after illegal work at 2229 Webster
Summary
The Historic Preservation Commission heard extensive public concern and staff enforcement updates over large unpermitted alterations at 2229 Webster Street, continued the COA to Sept. 17 for a restoration plan, and signaled a separate zoning-administrator penalty review that could include a one-time fine up to $500,000.
The San Francisco Historic Preservation Commission on Aug. 20 advanced action on an enforcement case at 2229 Webster Street after weeks of controversy over unpermitted demolition and alterations to an Article 10 historic property.
Planning staff told commissioners the department's enforcement timeline began after an over-the-counter building permit was issued in June 2024 without a required Certificate of Appropriateness. A code-enforcement case opened in October 2024, the permit was later suspended, and the owner filed the COA application in March 2025 to legalize work done without entitlements.
Neighbors and preservation groups urged the…
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