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Board declines tenant's appeal over interior reconfiguration; DBI says study room, not bedroom
Summary
A San Francisco tenant argued a recently issued alteration permit would permit conversion of kitchens into sleeping quarters without egress; DBI and planning officials said the rooms are permitted as 'study' rooms, the courtyard cover must be removed to meet court definition, and the permit was properly issued; board denied appeal 4–0.
San Francisco — A tenant who lives at 217 15th Avenue asked the Board of Appeals to revoke an alteration permit that she says will enable illegal bedroom conversions and create life‑safety risks. The board denied the appeal after city building inspectors said the work as permitted complies with code provided an unpermitted translucent courtyard cover is removed.
Courtney Louie, the appellant and a current tenant, presented photographs, building‑code citations and an email she…
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