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DBI reports lawsuit against SRO owner, highlights high‑value permits and budget pressures as residents and staff raise concerns
Summary
Director Patrick O'Riordan told the commission DBI and the city attorney filed suit over three poorly maintained SROs in Chinatown; staff also outlined recent high‑value permit activity and warned of potential CBO grant cuts tied to mayoral 3% reductions. Public commenters raised concerns about complaint closure rates and alleged workplace misconduct.
Department of Building Inspection Director Patrick O'Riordan told the commission on Oct. 18 that DBI joined the city attorney’s office in filing litigation against a property ownership group for failing to properly maintain three single‑room occupancy hotels in Chinatown.
"We will not stand for it and are committed to making sure that tenants' rights are protected in the city," O'Riordan said, describing the suit as the result of years of notices and attempts to bring the properties into compliance.
DBI also reported permitting activity in September 2023 that included permit applications or issuances for multiple high‑value affordable housing projects: a proposed 95‑unit senior…
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