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Board upholds zoning administrator on 310 Duncan enforcement; owner may seek conditional use or restore unit size
Summary
The board denied appeals from the owner of 310 Duncan Street contesting DBI/Planning notices alleging an unlawful reduction or merger of a second rent‑controlled unit; the board found sufficient evidence (Sanborn maps, assessor records and prior photographs) to uphold the enforcement action and outlined remedial options.
At the Aug. 23 meeting the San Francisco Board of Appeals denied two appeals that challenged Department of Building Inspection and Zoning Administrator enforcement actions at 310 Duncan Street.
Background: Owner John Kaufman purchased the property following unclear historical records. A 3R report filed with city records listed the unit count as "unknown," and the owner said he was counseled by planning staff that he could proceed either way. After the owner obtained a building permit and completed work, planning and DBI enforcement staff uncovered listing photos, Sanborn fire insurance maps and assessor records indicating historic two‑unit use and…
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