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DBI finds extensive unpermitted demolition at 655 Alvarado; commissioners send case back to Planning, push for neighbor repairs
Summary
DBI staff told the Building Inspection Commission that demolition at 655 Alvarado far exceeded approved permits, leaving adjacent homes with foundation damage and six active notices of violation; commissioners asked staff to present the sequence of events to Planning and prioritized neighbor safety before any new permits.
The San Francisco Department of Building Inspection told the Building Inspection Commission on Aug. 15 that work at 655 Alvarado Street exceeded the scope of approved permits and triggered six active notices of violation affecting three properties.
"To date no building permits have been filed with DBI to comply with the 6 NOVs," Chief Building Inspector Patrick O'Riordan said, summarizing active enforcement steps and next steps for the project. DBI's presentation showed that the existing building had about 3,192 square feet of wall; the original site permit approved roughly 30% of wall removal (about 957 sq ft), a later structural addendum indicated about 44% removal (≈1,417 sq ft), and…
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