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Resident urges action as permit work lags on O'Farrell rear stairs; commission signals possible referral
Summary
A long‑running enforcement matter at 1519–1529 O'Farrell was updated: a building permit was issued in August but work had not started and a hearing‑officer compliance period was ending; the commission urged owners to act and instructed staff to warn of possible referral to the city attorney if the homeowners association does not make substantial progress.
A resident and complainant told the commission Sept. 24 that a notice of violation about rear stairs and water leakage at 1519–1529 O'Farrell Street first issued in January had not been fully addressed. DBI staff confirmed a building permit was filed Aug. 6 and issued Aug. 14, but the homeowners association had not hired a contractor and work had not commenced; the hearing officer had set a 60‑day compliance timeline that was due to expire the coming Monday.
Complainant David Trotman said the hole in the building and the deficient egress had persisted for months, raising safety concerns ahead of rainy season. Staff said emergency shoring had been installed as a temporary measure but that the structure needed permanent repair. Commissioners expressed frustration at the delay, encouraged the homeowners association to act, and directed the director to advise the association that the commission would consider referral to the city attorney or the litigation committee if progress is not made within the specified deadline.
