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Appeal over mislabelled permit at 305 Buchanan continued so DBI can correct record
Summary
The Board of Appeals continued an appeal over an alteration permit at 305 Buchanan to Oct. 16 so the Department of Building Inspection can work with the permit holder to correct an incorrect unit designation; the continuation was approved 3–0.
The San Francisco Board of Appeals on Sept. 25 continued an appeal challenging an alteration permit for 305 Buchanan (permit 201905069766) to Oct. 16 to allow the Department of Building Inspection (DBI) to work with the permit holder to correct an apparent administrative error.
Appellant Danielle Herrera told the board the permit indicated the building was "3 stories" and identified work on "Second Floor Unit A," while DBI records and the assessor's data suggested a different unit configuration. Herrera asked that the permit be corrected to match DBI records and to limit construction hours and advance notice for utility shutdowns because she lives above the unit under renovation.
Owner Eli (Ilya) Segal acknowledged an error in the permit paperwork, saying he had put "Unit A" where it should have been "Unit B" and that the plans submitted show the intended work. Joe Duffy, senior building inspector, explained DBI options: cancel and refile the permit (which could trigger a new appeal) or pursue a special‑conditions permit to preserve the permit without reissuing fees; DBI staff said they would work with the permit holder to avoid penalizing him and could seek a refund if appropriate.
Commissioners agreed to continue the matter to Oct. 16 to give DBI time to coordinate with the permit holder and the appellant; President Rick Swig moved the continuation and it passed 3–0. The board also discussed limiting construction hours and requiring advance notice to residents for utility interruptions, and the owner agreed to work business hours (8 a.m. to 5 p.m., six days per week) and to provide notification in advance for any planned utility shutoffs.
The board did not rule on the underlying permit; the continuance was intended to allow administrative correction or refiling consistent with DBI procedures.
